I'm looking for an equipment rack or two for my vintage equipment. Probably my favorite that I've seen (that isn't $5,000+) is the
Stands Unique, which unfortunately is European and no longer produced. I do not believe a rack affects the sound nor am I worried about vibration, so let's leave those attributes out of consideration. Let's say $750 max each, however I'd pay a little more if the looks blow me away.
Features I'd prefer:
- Something that compliments the equipment or disappears.
- Probably glass shelves
- Shelves must hold 55 lbs.
- Open design for good cooling.
- Prefer wood posts, but open if the rack is attractive
- Luxurious look would be a bonus, but probably not do-able in this price range
Features I don't prefer:
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VTI, Salamander, BDI, Bell'O, Lovan
- All wood
- Too much metal, especially silver
- All black
- Utilitarian looking
- Bulky
- Enclosed sides
Equipment:
- Pioneer SA-8800 integrated amp
- Pioneer TX-7800 tuner
- Pioneer SX-3800 receiver
- Pioneer Elite C-72
- Pioneer Elite M-72
- Pioneer Elite PD-65
- Pioneer Elite F-91
- Kenwood GE-7030 graphic equalizer
- Pioneer 563 CD player
- amp switcher
- Schiit Modi 2
Racks I like, but have already rejected (either because the shelves won't hold the weight, they're discontinued, not available in the States, or too expensive):
- Bush Segments audio tower
- HRS MXR
- JTL STR1
- Adona
- Bell'O AT484
