Audio Rack Selection


Putting together a new system and an upgraded audio rack will be part of the package. Would love to know your thoughts on the issue? Is there a true need to buy upper tier racks?

The rack will need to hold a McIntosh C2600 preamp, 2 monoblocks, power conditioner and a turntable. Flooring in the room is hardwood.

Would love your thoughts and recommendations.

bhaudiophile

Showing 1 response by philkoan

If you choose a wooden audio rack, go to a local woodworker and talk to him. You show him a picture and specific dimensions you want then ask him the board footage for the material. Go to this website to choose the wood and order online.https://www.woodworkerssource.com/search.html?Search=bubinga. Bubinga, Wenge or Zebra costs approximately $25 per board foot. 30 board feet plus shipping costs about $1000. This is a 2-4 hour job, or $1,500 max material and labor. The cost difference is on the word "high-end audio rack" just like cables.