Best Componet rack for large Tube Amps


I just took delivery of my new VAC 140's......and they are heavy...95lbs ea. These amps have me reconfiguring my listening area....so i need a new amp rack that will hold 4 amps. Total weight will be about 350lbs and the shelf size must be at least 18x18. The one concern I have is heat and space for adequate ventilation as well as build quality and sonic performance. I have looked at several racks and right now I'm leaning to a Mapleshade Samson V2 with 4" shelves. I'm sure there are others and my budget is a 1800+ or minus. I need recomendations as this is the only thing from me and some great sound.
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Showing 1 response by paladin

Hi Roger,
So they finally arrived!
I suggest that you call Paul Lemanski @ Adona Corp (Agon member) & discuss the dimensions with him.
I have the 140 Mk. III's & they are longer & heavier than the dimensions you posted above.
I had him make me 2 racks for my equipment with plenty of room for the VAC's to ventilate & each level can support 350 lbs.
I also asked Paul to make me 2 seperate amp stands 24" X 24" for the times I need to move the amps out of the racks to add new equipment.
Finally I ordered 2 24" X 24" slabs of the granite/mdf from Paul to place the Strad's on & positioning is now a snap.
Mine are in black & gold & make my VAC amps & pre shine.
The granite with MDF platforms will support just about anything & look great.
Do a little homework first & try to come up with your own gameplan as to where you want to place your equipment & the size of the granite platforms.
I ordered larger granite platforms for the bottem shelfs (amps) & the top shelfs (turntables) & standard granite platforms for the 2 middles on each side.
You can see the VAC equipment in the Adona housing on my system.
Hope this helps.
BTW - Which 300B tubes did you get?
All the best
Richard