Vertical Audio Rack for Tube Equipment?


Hello All:

I need to buy a vertical audio rack for my tube equipment. The problem is most audio racks don't have enough clearance between shelves to accommodate my equipment plus some air space.

I can't use floor stands because I have cats.

I am looking for an audio rack with 5 or 6 shelves with 12 inches BETWEEN shelves.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks.

Carolyn
cboyles

Showing 1 response by jerroot

Hi Carolyn,
I use a a 6 shelf vertical rack made by BDI, model Icon 9422. Four of the glass shelves are two position adjustable, but the largest clearance attainable is 10-3/4 inches, and you will not be able to get that on all, only two I think. The others will have to be 7-3/4". I'm running a tube amp and pre-amp and although I had initial concerns about heat building up, I think the situation is tolerable. That may change as I just bought a pair of Rogue monoblocks and will need to configure it so there is one more deeper shelf. If I can't make it work I might have to go to another solution and I will put mine rack up for sale. I'm not sure you'll be able to find a one-piece 5-6 shelf stock unit with 12 inch clearance between each shelf. Perhaps there are some modular designs that allow you to stack. Do you really need twelve inch clearance for every component of your system? That's a lot of space for some pieces. I can send you a picture of my setup if it will be of any help. Good luck.
Jerry