New shelf unit for Shindo (and Dartzeel, and Line Magnetic, and Found Music 2A3)

[arthurs]

Thought since I went with Shindo setup for the maiden voyage this would make sense here. 350 lbs of White Ash hardwood gives new meaning to resonance free...feet were custom made by Pro Audio Bono of Poland. No finish on it yet, still raw, I'm going to ponder some different samples over the next few weeks, feel free to give opinions on finish (darkness, color added, etc) I like lighter right now due to the dark walnut look of the Tannoy and the wood floor that does show has a dark finish. Pardon the crappy iPhone pics, camera battery was dead, I'll get some better pictures this week.

 

[joeinid]

Wow! Beautiful. Love the rack (and gear )

 

[the professor]

I love that look.

Congrats!

 

[Dpod4]

Beautiful wood and shape! I would leave as is or stain to match the gorgeous Tannoys

 

[Mike]

GORGEOUS!! Very solid looking. Shindo and Tannoy. I KNOW that's a great combination!!

 

[arthurs]

Thanks guys! Maybe a better pic here, line on vertical left edge is shadow of Westminster...

 

[Mike Lavigne]

gorgeous! very elegant....and compliments the room.

 

[bzr]

Very nice, would love to hear it. For the rack I'd just clear coat it or a Danish oil.

 

[Jerome W]

Superb Arthur !
Congrats !
Something you might be interested in are the new Ceramic 5 feet from PAB, in a nickel-manganese alloy.
Vladek sent them to me for testing , along with feet in brass housings.
Under my Shindo Giscours, the Nickel ones replacing Lignofol feet have a tremendous effect.
The increase in dynamics and details, crispier highs is just awesome.

 

[Jerome W]

 

[arthurs]

Thanks Jerome, I'll get in touch with Vladek and try them. Seeing the inner threading, do they thread into the component feet or do you rest your Giscours on top of them?

 

[Jerome W]

There is a thread if you need to but I just put the Giscours on top of the feet.

 

[fjn04]

Gorgeous rack Art. Maybe just keep it simple with a stain to bring out the natural color
as is. Jerome- I have never heard of LIGNOFOL. Is that an isolation product?

 

[jdandy]

arthurs.......What an amazing custom audio rack. I have never seen anything that approaches the sheer grandeur of those robust ash planks. The single opening fits perfectly with the aesthetics of the wall behind it. Love it!

 

[Mike]

 

[bzr]

Down boy....

 

[Honeybee]

That is a work of art! Did you build it? I like the natural color!

 

[arthurs]

That is a work of art! Did you build it? I like the natural color!

A good friend of mine did the build. I am growing much fonder of the natural color

 

[Jerome W]

Gorgeous rack Art. Maybe just keep it simple with a stain to bring out the natural color
as is. Jerome- I have never heard of LIGNOFOL. Is that an isolation product?

"Lignofol" is called Panzerholz Plywood in Germany. It is a very dense plywood.
Lately a german company built speakers with this material and they got lots of praise at the late Munich show.
PAB AVF can be ordered in this material.

 

[arthurs]

Quick couple pics with the Found Music 2A3 amps in, Mercury rectifiers and a layout that keeps power and circuit separated. These have a surprising punch given their low wattage, and oh so sweet sounding....on acoustic, piano, singer/songwriter or small combo jazz...holy crap they sound good. CC80's are off to the shop, something funky with the volume pot on one...