Thread: Racks that don't break the bank
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September 25, 2018, 09:16 AM #1
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Racks that don't break the bank
I was looking to replace my SolidSteel rack and buy a separate rack for my power amps.
First I was looking at QuadraSpire but my power amps are 50cm wide, that is too wide for the QuadraSpire. Next I was looking at he Finite Elemente Tragwerk but they are not available anymore.
There are lots of brands but most are very expensive. Also I don't want some black monstrosity. Preferably I want white wooden platters. I want the platter to be max 20cm from each other. So now I'm looking at Creaktiv racks, the Audio line. But for some reason I don't really like them. The Creaktive Little reference looks better but is too expensive.
Any tips. Most shops seem to sell Bassocontinuo their least expensive model is semi affordable but is ugly. They have better looking models but price go up very fast.
I don't understand why the racks need to be so expensive.
Anyone with some tips?Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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September 25, 2018, 09:18 AM #2
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Re: Racks that don't break the bank
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To safe space I want to stack my power amps. So I need a rack with two platters and about 20/25cm in between.Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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September 25, 2018, 09:52 AM #3
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September 25, 2018, 10:11 AM #4
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September 25, 2018, 11:48 AM #5
Re: Racks that don't break the bank
Critical Mass Sotto Voce at around $3500 depending on configuration is fabulous. Might be above your budget, don’t know as you didn’t really indicate a number.
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September 25, 2018, 12:29 PM #6
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Re: Racks that don't break the bank
I'll look into brand. The budget is about double of what I think a audio rack should cost. I'd feel a bit silly putting 10k worth of audio in a 4k audio rack.
My budget for the power amp rack would be around 600-1000 euro. Double that for the second rack for the rest of my system.Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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September 25, 2018, 12:37 PM #7
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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September 25, 2018, 01:29 PM #8
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Re: Racks that don't break the bank
If you're in the EU try this custom shop in the UK. Another member just bought from them.
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September 25, 2018, 02:37 PM #9
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Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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September 25, 2018, 10:39 PM #10
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September 26, 2018, 04:25 AM #11
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Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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December 24, 2018, 05:54 PM #12
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My rack of silence 2 regular has arrived and I like it a lot. Not sure if it has any positive or negative influence on the sound but it looks good.
Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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December 25, 2018, 03:06 AM #13
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This is an old iteration of my system past. The reason I post it now is that it is very dense hardwood, top shelf will hold in excess of a ton +, bottom shelf will do 5 ton + with support in the middle. Because of the structure & character of hardwood, it isolates as well absorbs vibration, as all wood does. Because it is rated as some of the hardest of hardwood, it does not lend "tone" to the sound of the component as it is passive. No gimmicks. Cheap too....
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December 27, 2018, 09:41 AM #14
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Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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December 28, 2018, 05:03 AM #15
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Your living room is less than 2 mtrs wide? Also i am done with conventional box speakers as in "iteration of my system past" !!!
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December 28, 2018, 06:07 AM #16
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Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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July 22, 2019, 11:37 PM #17
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Re: Racks that don't break the bank
Box Furniture Co racks if you are into all American handmade racks.
Solid Tech is another one. I use the Rack of Silence Reference.
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July 23, 2019, 09:31 AM #18
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I use Adona racks, very well made and modestly priced. made in Florida, USA. $2500 USD plus shipping for a nice 3 shelf rack. and a modest cost to add another shelf. you can order longer legs to accommodate more shelves.
modular, so flexible, and made with quality materials. granite/wood shelves. my system is fairly high end, and these racks deliver what I want from a solid rack. where racks get expensive is when you ask them to do the job of footers and de-couple in some way. I want my rack to stay totally solid so I can predictably treat my gear with footers. then I'm not trying to sell some huge expensive rack when I want to improve my de-coupling. if you have ever tried to sell a large rack......you end up giving it away just to be rid of it.
here are two of my Adona GTX racks side by side. http://www.adonacorporation.com/zerogxt.html
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July 23, 2019, 09:53 AM #19
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Source Analog: Kuzma Stabi R w/4point 11 arm | Kuzma 50 Cartridge
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Amplification: Dan D’Agostino Momentum HD and M400’s | Boulder 508
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July 23, 2019, 09:57 AM #20
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I’ve never understood the concept of “filter “ racks. Aka the Hrs and CMS ones. What are they filtering out ?
The Artesania ones look like they objective solve the problem (de couple ) over their expensive counterparts.
Also looks Artesania has released an entry level model so , might be with checking out.
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July 23, 2019, 10:16 AM #21
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Vibration that contributes noise.
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July 23, 2019, 05:51 PM #23
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I have a 4 shelf maple rack by Mapleshade. It weighs almost 500 pounds, and helps keep vibrations that affect the sound down. Forget what I paid, but I think it was around $2K.
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July 23, 2019, 10:04 PM #24
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I use Salamander racks. They are fairly inexpensive, which let you put the money in the equipment.
https://www.salamanderdesigns.com/modular-open-stands/
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July 28, 2019, 07:52 AM #25
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I have been very pleased with Core Audio Designs. Arnold is a true craftsman and a joy to deal with. http://coreaudiodesigns.com
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