Well the other room idea isnt an option because I live in an apartment. The Mapleshade racks seem to be very well built but they dont really mesh with my modern living room furniture. I could always have a maple rack custom built in say black laquer finish. How does maple compare on sonic performance versus other rack materials?
Audio/TV rack recommendations?
After making recent system upgrades, I am now considering buying a real audiophile rack for my gear.
Currently, my system sits in a rather flimsy AV rack that has glass shelves and poor cross bracing. I have read extensively about the benefits of vibration control, and would like suggestions on which rack will hold my gear nicely while providing much improved sonics.
The gear that would sit in the rack would consist of:
1) 43 inch plasma on the top shelf
2) Sony SACD player & Manley Shrimp Preamp on second shelf
3) PS Audio Power Plant Premier on the bottom shelf
My amps are Manley 300b monoblocks, which sit on 3" thick Timbernation maple amp stands (10x25) with cheap brass pointed footers below the maple stands.
So I am looking for a 3 shelf rack, say 48" wide by 30" tall, that looks good and has great sonics. My budget for the rack would be up to $2000 retail. I was looking at the Billy Bags racks but maybe there are other racks to consider....
Also, on the amp stands has anyone tried the Mapleshade brass points under maple? Im looking for better vibration control for my monoblocks as well.
From people's experience here, are improvements from vibration control obvious or do you need a "golden ear" to hear the difference?
Thanks
Currently, my system sits in a rather flimsy AV rack that has glass shelves and poor cross bracing. I have read extensively about the benefits of vibration control, and would like suggestions on which rack will hold my gear nicely while providing much improved sonics.
The gear that would sit in the rack would consist of:
1) 43 inch plasma on the top shelf
2) Sony SACD player & Manley Shrimp Preamp on second shelf
3) PS Audio Power Plant Premier on the bottom shelf
My amps are Manley 300b monoblocks, which sit on 3" thick Timbernation maple amp stands (10x25) with cheap brass pointed footers below the maple stands.
So I am looking for a 3 shelf rack, say 48" wide by 30" tall, that looks good and has great sonics. My budget for the rack would be up to $2000 retail. I was looking at the Billy Bags racks but maybe there are other racks to consider....
Also, on the amp stands has anyone tried the Mapleshade brass points under maple? Im looking for better vibration control for my monoblocks as well.
From people's experience here, are improvements from vibration control obvious or do you need a "golden ear" to hear the difference?
Thanks