boricua2480 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) After looking to beef up my receiver and amp, I'm wondering what audio stands do you guys use that are good looking, not too expensive, and can hold up to a 100 lb amp, a 50+ lb receiver, blu-ray player, directv receiver, etc? Thanks Edited March 28, 2016 by boricua2480 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) I use SnapAV's Strong rack. Sanus is very similar and pretty popular. 27U is the most popular size and can support like 750 pounds. They can handle more if it were a permanent installation and not on wheels. 100 pounds on a single shelf is kind of pushing it though. The shelves like even a Strong 4U can't handle that. If you could find a solution that attached the front rails to the back rails it would probably be fine. If you're just attaching to the front like most shelves do, it torques the rails too much. Edited March 28, 2016 by MetropolisLakeOutfitters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I wanted a Haven model from Standout Designs. They were pricey and the shipping was crazy so a cabinet maker I chum around with built me a replica. Turned out perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boricua2480 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 This is harder than I thought. I just need a decent looking rack or stand for my future equipment and either they don't hold enough weight, aren't good for the dimensions of the equipment, or they're way too expensive. I'll have to stop by my local audio shop here and see what they use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow#422 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) I had this same exact issue not long ago. Funny thing is I had a TV stand made for a tube TV with a glass door & shelves on one side for components. I couldn't give this thing away and it was HEAVY. I soon grew tired of looking for an inexpensive audio rack and got out the circular saw & proceeded to make a mess in my garage. I cut the damned TV portion completely off from the rack side. I took the end board from the TV side and doubled up the rack side end board and even transferred the trim pieces top & bottom and voila, 5 shelf, glass door, audio rack with plenty of beef to hold 100# + amps. OK - the top has a visible seam, but it works great, it's cheap, & very trustworthy of holding any weighted items I put in there. Edited March 28, 2016 by Arrow#422 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) I have a strong rack for my HT. it holds my components, extends out of the cabinet and rotates for easy connections/swap outs. I notice no racking, but I'm running an Anthem AVR and Oppo-neither is very heavy. Edited March 28, 2016 by ryanm84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 While not an audio rack, I bought this at Costco. It's about 6 feet wide and sits below the TV. No worries about ventilation and it is very sturdy so no issue holding some weight. Show off the gear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I bought one of THESE. It's as stout as you'll need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman0122 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Ditto on the Salamander, plus two shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) I'm using a Studiotech for about 16-years now. They tell me they can handle "several hundred pounds" and I have a 95lb.+ amp on the bottom shelf. Totalling about 250-275 lbs. with everything in/on it. I did have to modify the back to take the deeper Mac amp. Though it's discontinued (the U48) and back then they were reasonably priced ($1,100?) But now they've skyrocketed. http://www.studiotech.com/ Edited April 12, 2016 by Mighty Favog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I bought one of THESE. It's as stout as you'll need. I have one in walnut and it is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I bought one of these a few weeks ago. It's super sturdy, and looks nice. It has casters so I can wheel it out to get behind it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted April 14, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) I had this same exact issue not long ago. Funny thing is I had a TV stand made for a tube TV with a glass door & shelves on one side for components. I couldn't give this thing away and it was HEAVY. I soon grew tired of looking for an inexpensive audio rack and got out the circular saw & proceeded to make a mess in my garage. I cut the damned TV portion completely off from the rack side. I took the end board from the TV side and doubled up the rack side end board and even transferred the trim pieces top & bottom and voila, 5 shelf, glass door, audio rack with plenty of beef to hold 100# + amps. I did the same thing, old cabinet cut down and changed instead of looking for a new one. Edited April 14, 2016 by dtel 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 VTI makes some nice racks etc..http://www.vtimanufacturing.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul79 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) Mine is in this Blog, built by our very own Mr Keady Edited April 14, 2016 by paul79 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I use Startech Relay Racks on wheels. So far so good. Scroll down, for some reason it won't allow me to link to the photo? https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/159419-lascala-update-upgrade/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prerich Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Winsted Rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Mine is in this Blog, built by our very own Mr Keady That shelf truly looks great. Beefy and substantial and great gear besides. Unfortunately, your pics when clicked on to get a better look, do not enlarge much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Mine is in this Blog, built by our very own Mr Keady Nice! I wish I had more fingers so I could complete a project like yours. Dove tails are a nice detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul79 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Mine is in this Blog, built by our very own Mr Keady That shelf truly looks great. Beefy and substantial and great gear besides. Unfortunately, your pics when clicked on to get a better look, do not enlarge much. Open the blog. You can enlarge them here. http://magnequest.blogspot.com/2016/01/nos-valves-vrd-amplifier-with.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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