I have a 15K system bought on a used\discounted budget. I could not justify the expense of high priced racks. Most all my tweaks are DIY.
I also have an older Target welded steel rack. I filled it with sand and replaced the plywood shelves with 2” maple ones. I should add that my rack currently stands w/spikes on carpeted Concrete floor. Vibrations emanating from floor are not an issue, only equipment and air borne ones are a concern. When i had it placed on a framed subfloor, I set the stand on a 2’ x 2’ concrete slab which was in turn isolated with washer/dryer footer pad from the plywood floor.
I am sure that there are things that can be done to fortify the Salamander rack.
I think the idea of placing your TT on a separate stand is a good one.
Keep us posted.
I also have an older Target welded steel rack. I filled it with sand and replaced the plywood shelves with 2” maple ones. I should add that my rack currently stands w/spikes on carpeted Concrete floor. Vibrations emanating from floor are not an issue, only equipment and air borne ones are a concern. When i had it placed on a framed subfloor, I set the stand on a 2’ x 2’ concrete slab which was in turn isolated with washer/dryer footer pad from the plywood floor.
I am sure that there are things that can be done to fortify the Salamander rack.
I think the idea of placing your TT on a separate stand is a good one.
Keep us posted.