I would give a call to Star Sound Technologies and see what Robert would recommend in that situation. I have all Star Sound Sistrum racks, speaker platforms, and amp platforms holding my equipment. The sound was immediately stunning and the speakers got dramatically better in about 10-14 days. My speakers were not supposed to be raised off the floor as the designer said it negatively would impact the sound. Tried it both was several times and I have to say he was wrong--the Star Sound technology is phenominal. This allowed me to sell off most of my room treatments as they no longer made a difference. I'm on tile covering cement floor, so it's different, but maybe there's a chance. My former rack was similar to what you have. I bought almost all of this used on Agon, so my price easily fit your criteria--new, probably not.
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I have a rather large system sitting on a less than ideal audio rack. I'm currently using a
Salamander Synergy series with five shelves (including the bottom) supporting the following components from top to bottom:
1) Michell Gyro SE (turnable);
2) Pass Labs X-Ono (phono pre-amp);
3) Michell power supply (really empty for all intents and purposes;
4) Pass Labs X-1 (pre-amp);
5) Oppo 105 (digital source); and
6) Magnum Dynlab MD-108 (tuner).
On the ground flanking the system I have Pass Labs XA100.8s, Magnepan (2) DWMs and 3.7i. Everything is on hardwood floors.
The reason I say that it is less than ideal is that foot falls can set the Gyro moving and often cause skipping. I'm looking for something far more stable (rigid?) than the Salamander.
Other considerations to keep in mind, first, the floors aren't necessarily level, so being able to adjust the level is important. Second, including everything in the rack would be nice but not necessarily important. Third, I would prefer NOT to separate the turntable to another wall or room. Fourth, cost is a consideration. I've been scratching the upgrade itch for a while now and have made significant recent investments. Dedicated outlets, upgraded amps, upgraded audience cabiling and of course lots of music.
With all of this in mind, do you have any recommendations for a better audio racks. The ultimate goal is making the Gyro as happy as I can.
Thanks,
Tom
1) Michell Gyro SE (turnable);
2) Pass Labs X-Ono (phono pre-amp);
3) Michell power supply (really empty for all intents and purposes;
4) Pass Labs X-1 (pre-amp);
5) Oppo 105 (digital source); and
6) Magnum Dynlab MD-108 (tuner).
On the ground flanking the system I have Pass Labs XA100.8s, Magnepan (2) DWMs and 3.7i. Everything is on hardwood floors.
The reason I say that it is less than ideal is that foot falls can set the Gyro moving and often cause skipping. I'm looking for something far more stable (rigid?) than the Salamander.
Other considerations to keep in mind, first, the floors aren't necessarily level, so being able to adjust the level is important. Second, including everything in the rack would be nice but not necessarily important. Third, I would prefer NOT to separate the turntable to another wall or room. Fourth, cost is a consideration. I've been scratching the upgrade itch for a while now and have made significant recent investments. Dedicated outlets, upgraded amps, upgraded audience cabiling and of course lots of music.
With all of this in mind, do you have any recommendations for a better audio racks. The ultimate goal is making the Gyro as happy as I can.
Thanks,
Tom