Advice on Audio Racks / Stands

[Record Player]

Hey All,

I am in need of an Audio Rack / Stand for my room. The idea is to stack 2 of my Amps (Denon, Yahama) and for my Akai Direct Drive Turntable. Would also prefer available slots for future acquisitions.

I am not looking at an expensive solution. Would like advice on the following:

1. Should I get a custom made Aluminum rack made - Electrical problems may arise??

2. Custom made wooden rack? What wood do I need to be looking at?

3. Any idea on cost for ready made ones?

Members - If you do have any contacts in Bangalore who can help me with this it will be great.

Thanks in Advance,

Cheers,

Record Player

 

[Thtpro]

I would look at 5 shelves- Roughly 25 inches deep- Made out of 1/2 inch plywood. Can be covered in veneer to suit your taste. The back can be open or closed with holes for cabling. Height can be adjustable or fixed- additional options can be discussed

 

[hydra]

You might want to take a look at the racks on Soundfoundations.in and PM FM Magma about them for prices.

There's a very nice metal rack right in Bangalore that FM Square_Wave has put on sale in the classifieds section.

EDIT: Here http://www.hifivision.com/sale-owner/34489-audio-rack-arcam-cd-73t-cd-player-sale.html

 

[denom]

Check this link
http://www.hifivision.com/sale-owner/34489-audio-rack-arcam-cd-73t-cd-player-sale.html

Sold by FM in bangalore as well.

Have a look personally, if it fits your budget - then go for it

EDIT: FM hydra beat me to it :lol:

Best Wishes

 

[denom]

Have a look @ ones sold by Absolute Phase also.

In your city too, check it out.

 

[Record Player]

Have a look @ ones sold by Absolute Phase also.

In your city too, check it out.

Thanks Denom. Ill do that.

 

[Shivam]

I got a wooden rack custom made sometime back. It's heavy and looks beautiful. For isolation I am using Vibrapod like feet.

 

[trittya]

I got a wooden rack custom made sometime back. It's heavy and looks beautiful. For isolation I am using Vibrapod like feet.

Thats great news.:yahoo:
Could we have some pictures please . . . .
:licklips:

Hey All,

I am in need of an Audio Rack / Stand for my room. The idea is to stack 2 of my Amps (Denon, Yahama) and for my Akai Direct Drive Turntable. Would also prefer available slots for future acquisitions.

I am not looking at an expensive solution. Would like advice on the following:

1. Should I get a custom made Aluminum rack made - Electrical problems may arise??

2. Custom made wooden rack? What wood do I need to be looking at?

3. Any idea on cost for ready made ones?

Members - If you do have any contacts in Bangalore who can help me with this it will be great.

Thanks in Advance,

Cheers,

Record Player

Dear FM Record Player,
Welcome to HFV.
Well, I happen to know an amateur-level thing or two about rack design, though nowhere near some other (Pro) FMs like Magma.
My two Phooti Kaudies :-
- Avoid all-metal stands, esp if using TT. Tubular and metallic is a sure NO-NO, unless sand-filled.
- Wood is Good, just take care that its heavy and well-jointed. Must not lurch or be rickety.
- Go for at least five shelves incl TOP.
- Must provide max all-around ventilation.
- Place TT on top on a sand-box based isolation platform with anti-vibe feet (a diametrically sliced CRAZY ball is just one option)
- If not going in for either wood or metal, consider fiberglass/HDPE rods for uprights.
- Avoid fine-point spikes as feet, they tend to add sway due to reduced contact-surface-area.
- Get it (custom)made using locally available hardware, resources and tooling/woodwork expertise.
- Feel free to ask any more questions, I shall be happy to help.

Cheerio

 

[Shivam]

Thats great news.:yahoo:
Could we have some pictures please . . . .
:licklips:

Sure, give me a few days. As soon as I get some free time, first thing I'll do is upload some photos.

 

[trittya]

Sure, give me a few days. As soon as I get some free time, first thing I'll do is upload some photos.

Sure thing, Doc.
Take your time. Nice to hear from you.

 

[Record Player]

Thats great news.:yahoo:
Could we have some pictures please . . . .
:licklips:


Dear FM Record Player,
Welcome to HFV.
Well, I happen to know an amateur-level thing or two about rack design, though nowhere near some other (Pro) FMs like Magma.
My two Phooti Kaudies :-
- Avoid all-metal stands, esp if using TT. Tubular and metallic is a sure NO-NO, unless sand-filled.
- Wood is Good, just take care that its heavy and well-jointed. Must not lurch or be rickety.
- Go for at least five shelves incl TOP.
- Must provide max all-around ventilation.
- Place TT on top on a sand-box based isolation platform with anti-vibe feet (a diametrically sliced CRAZY ball is just one option)
- If not going in for either wood or metal, consider fiberglass/HDPE rods for uprights.
- Avoid fine-point spikes as feet, they tend to add sway due to reduced contact-surface-area.
- Get it (custom)made using locally available hardware, resources and tooling/woodwork expertise.
- Feel free to ask any more questions, I shall be happy to help.

Cheerio

Thanks a lot trittya. That is some good advise and options. I think I will go in for the option of a Custom Design with the points mentioned above.

Also, for the interim I go me self a decent plywood equipmet stand/rack from a friend. It was actually new. Its 4feet by 12 inches with 2 available slots. For now all my equipment fits in. I got the same for INR 3000/-.

Its post some pictures soon

 

[Shivam]

One thing to keep in mind if you opt for wood or plywood is that some isolation feet like Vibrapods tend to spoil the finish and leave a ring shaped mark on the polish.

 

[trittya]

One thing to keep in mind if you opt for wood or plywood is that some isolation feet like Vibrapods tend to spoil the finish and leave a ring shaped mark on the polish.

True.
*Use blu-tac reusable adhesive to mitigate that.
*Further, it ought to be on the underside, usually out of sight.
*Even further, use fine 'matte' finish rather than glossy.
*Other options for non-hemispherical 'feet' are:-

#make square/cuboid legs/feet out of(rubberised or better still, pure) cork sheet stuck together with silicone caulk.
#use bike cush-rubbers from a Bullet's rear wheel hub or synthetic rubber/neoprene/nylon etc suspension bushes from luxury automobiles.
#use a combo of the above
#use chewing gum:indifferent14: in case blu-tac not available. Treat with ice cube to harden and remove. Just make sure its sugar-free. You don't want ants all over your rack.
#use fiberglass/HDPE/wood/brass/painted lead(otherwise lead's toxic) OR other "sandwich construction" legs/cones.
HTH