T2K Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 Anyone know where to buy good quality audio racks. Prefer steel/metal,rack width/vertical type rack. Thanks, Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 used furnture stores, resturant supply stores for the steel racks, yard sales ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenten Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 Sound Advice has a really beautiful one--steel frame with suppended glass shelves. Their floor model has the 90 lb Krell amp on one shelf! Talk about well built, can't remember the price--I thinking $400-600, pricey, but a definite fasion statement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Phare Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 If your looking for just a basic open rack look at Markertek http://www.markertek.com/MTStore/Store.cfm?Idx=racks&main=product.cfm?BaseItem=RK-2 There is also good quality rack cabinets there too. ------------------ Just who is Dylan's Jokerman anyways? This message has been edited by Clint Phare on 07-22-2001 at 10:29 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted July 23, 2001 Author Share Posted July 23, 2001 Thanks for the replies guys.I'm trying to replace a rack that I've had for years and can't seem to find anything better.Or bigger.The reviews on audio review are completely foreign as to the service I've gotten out of mine.Its solid as a rock.And inexpensive.I bought from a local dealer,though. www.plateaucorp.com Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted July 23, 2001 Share Posted July 23, 2001 keith, i got the vantage point alaw-409 for $129 but can't remember which site. believe it was in nv. this one has it though for $150 some: http://www.audio-direct.com/cgi-bin/pgen_asp/catdisp.asp?manu_name=VANTAGE%20POINT i really like mine (they also have a 5-shelfer). assembly real easy & it's strong & rock solid. can hold a big tv on the top shelf. or maybe something else from vantage point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted July 23, 2001 Share Posted July 23, 2001 here they are. pretty basic. maybe u need a closed back. let me know of u want me to dig up where i got it. http://www.vantagepointcorp.com/altus.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKA Posted July 23, 2001 Share Posted July 23, 2001 www.sanus.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted July 23, 2001 Share Posted July 23, 2001 ok i remembered. http://store.yahoo.com/1cache/alaw-409.html lowest price i could find. would have went w/ the 5-shelf but it was 2high for the thermostat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted July 23, 2001 Share Posted July 23, 2001 Not really being sure what your budget for one but I'm pretty sold (litterally) on one I bought from Studio Tech's Ultra Furniture line ( http://www.studiotech.com ). It's a U-48 in Rosewood for about $800. They also make a U-60 for about $1G. They're heavy alright, the U-48 weighs in at 160 lbs. and as the model number implies it has an interior height of 48". Each shelf with the "Smart Spikes" (vibration isolators) can hold up to 100 lbs. This thing is also very heat friendly. The front door and sides have metal mesh to for cooling. It also comes with standard plastic gliding feet as well as carpet spikes. I opted for the casters for $46 a set. The wood/metal sides and rear are NOT weight bearing!! That is handled by a steel black powdercoat interior frame (looks like hollow metal 2X4's). The mesh front can still allow remote control transmissions to reach the units, but you have to be in a straight line in front of it. Good luck! ------------------ Tom KLF-20 Mahogany McIntosh C33 Rotel RB-1080 Yamaha PF-800 Turntable/ Sure V15 Type V Cartridge Ortofon VMS-30 mkII Cartridge Stanton 999SS Cartridge Carver TL-3100 CD (but seeking a McIntosh MVP831!) Yamaha K-1020 Cassette dbx 1231 EQ H.H. Scott 830z Analyzer Monster Interlink 400mk II Monster Interlink 300 mk II Studio Tech U-48RW Cabinet Monster Power HTS-5000 Original 12ga. Monster Cable Enough empty boxes for a fire hazard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted July 24, 2001 Share Posted July 24, 2001 i've found being to the side & slightly behind the fronts of the units (iow layin on the couch) the remote will work bouncing off the wall directly facing the units. just a lil tip for we remote addicts. give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted July 24, 2001 Author Share Posted July 24, 2001 Hey,really appreciate the help.Gotta do some surfin' now! I bought a rack similiar to the Plateau DS series years ago and it is welded and really solid.Been really happy with it,considering the price.Just didn't figure on having multiple amps down the road and this piece is welded so you can't adjust the shelves.Anywho,thanks again. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prana-Bindu Posted July 24, 2001 Share Posted July 24, 2001 http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/flexye.html ------------------ May the bridges we burn light our way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStew Posted July 24, 2001 Share Posted July 24, 2001 Have you looked at Boltz racks (www.boltz.com)? They make all steel types of racks. I recently purchased a multimedia rack from them online and love it. Heavy duty and all 50 million bolts, washers, etc. fit perfectly. Sorry, but I just read where you have already made a purchase. Anywho, these are dang good racks. This message has been edited by BigStew on 07-24-2001 at 12:21 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted July 24, 2001 Author Share Posted July 24, 2001 Hey BigStew,haven't made the purchase yet.I was in fact just reading about the Boltz racks and popped in here to get re-read some of these suggestions.Thanks for the response! Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted July 24, 2001 Share Posted July 24, 2001 Keith, I have some CWD (Custom Woodwork and Designs) racks for sale if anyone is interested. They are solid oak with the dark glass doors and have been taken very good care of. I have had them for about 10 years but they look better than new. I have two racks that are 48" high by 30" wide (I think) with 4 shelves in each. I also have a low boy which is 24" high by 60" wide. I sat the TV on this and placed it in the middle of the stereo racks. I could get 600 albums along the bottom of the racks in addition to all the stereo gear I have. I can provide pictures if anyone is interested. BTW, they were $1500 new. You would have to see them to appreciate them... Mike ------------------ Family Room ----------- Mitsubishi 31" TV (soon to be replaced) Denon 4800 AVR Panasonic DVD-A7 Dual CS-721 Turntable DBX 3bx Series III Range Expander Klipsch Epic CF-2's (mains) Klipsch KLF-C7 (center) Klipsch RS-3's (surrounds) SVS 20-39CS Sub w/Samson S700 Amp Monster HTS-3500 Line Conditioner Bedroom ------- Yamaha M-4 Amp Yamaha C-4 Preamp Yamaha T-7 Tuner Teac DVD Player Looking for a pair of Heresy's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted July 27, 2001 Author Share Posted July 27, 2001 Mike, thanks for the offer but have about decided to go with the Vantage Point,as boa suggested.It fits the small space I have and shelf spacing is right.Thanks anyway, Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomore Posted July 27, 2001 Share Posted July 27, 2001 I'm in the process of building a new house and had the opportunity to have all of my speaker wires run into a clsoet where I will house all of my audio/video equipment. I would like to find a fairly inexpensive rack to house the equiiptment in this closet but still allow me easy access to the cabling behind the rack. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted July 27, 2001 Share Posted July 27, 2001 gno, see above. or are u lookin for cheaper. the 1 i got was $131+ship http://store.yahoo.com/1cache/alaw-409.html 5-shelf a lil more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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