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Best Equipment Stand

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


tgonzales
ilikmangos
19 posts
 
+ 1 more for the wall rack.  This will most likely solve your issues.  

One issue with wall racks,  is mounting them.   The Tiger Paw Vulkan,  which I sell,  has mounting holes on 8.5" centers, which means that you can hit one stud,  but not more without 'wall surgery' prior to mounting.   

I designed and almost put into production, a wall rack that mounts on one stud.  It is a great rack, and does not look at all like the standard welded steel tube units which are common.  I did not hit my desired manufacturing price point, so the remainder of the initial run are sitting in storage.  They are great racks,  and the design can be expanded for very large turntables.  It is solid enough to support most any turntable, easily. 



stereofro
20 posts
 
Box Furniture Company. Same guy that makes Devore's speaker cabinets. 

stereofro
20 posts
 
You can also use a very good isolation platform after the stand is leveled. One made of maple preferrably. 
firedrums
83 posts
 

I strongly agree with Star Sound Technologies...It has been several months now that I have added stands and audio points to my speakers and components and I'm still blown away at the results. 


otooleme
30 posts
 
Hi Tom,

A lot of people count out HRS because they think it is too expensive.  One solution would be to purchase a isolation platform $1395 and put it on top of your existing stand.  Although Mike Latvis (designer) doesn't guarantee the result when it comes to foot fall, he will most certainly make every effort to get it working.  (His 30+ years in isolation and damping aerospace engineering doesn't hurt.) The success rate is high.  In addition to improved resistance to foot fall, you will have a dramatically better sound even on your existing Salamander.  If you choose to get a full stand try to get the turntable as close to the floor as possible.  The further away, the further it swings back and forth with the foot fall movement.  If you live close to a platinum dealer, you could possible just take a platform and try it.

Nice system. you may want to consider a long term investment in a quality stand at this point.

Brad
Sales - HRS
www.avisolation.com
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