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Rack Advice Needed

I am interested in a rack that will fit into an existing opening in my living room where I now have a bookcase. Something sturdy, about 4 feet high, that slides out preferably. I now have an amp, pre/pro, universal disc player, video processor/switcher, cable box, media center pc and will be adding a DAC and power conditioner soon. I am planning to have an enclosure built around it with doors that blend into the room, and bookshelves above it. Should I plan to have a fan built in as well? Any suggestions of where to look or order from, brands, materials, features to watch for would be appreciated as I am a newb and this is my first "real" system. Thanks.
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programmergeek
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The popular rack that is buget minded and alot of AV guys use is midalantic. Check ou there site they make some neat things that pull out and swivel so you can get to the componments.

Yes I would leave venting in most cases fans are not necessory if venting is done well. However ahve no ideal what you plan to run in there, just a receiver you are probably fine, seprates you may need to consider active venting.
programmergeek
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Salamander is nice but more money and less versatile if you go with a normal "rack" you have the option to rack mount some equipment and all the variety of shelves and cable management that come with a real rack,. We build them in all the time to rooms ck out vas forum under ht construction for examples and pics. For ultra high end there are better solutions with vibration isolation etc but get the welded one it is allot sturdier. Also ck craigs list there are tons of business selling racks if you have a little flexibility
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