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What makes a good Hi Fi rack improve your system.

Having currently got my amp set up on a glass shelf along with my turntable, I am after a good Hi Fi rack. One I want to centralise everything and have the Blu Ray, Amp , sky and turntable all together. There are so many options out there. Some have glass shelves some are Wooden. Also isolation is key. My question is the key factors they will help improve your systems sound. I'm based in the UK, so all factors to look at would be great. Even some brands. I'm hoping you can help.
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128x128steve1979
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theo
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Vibration feedback and transmission to the chassis. A good rack can reduce these effects and limit it to airborne vibration and feedback. That said, I have wondered why good isolating feet can't get most of this curtailed. And I say most, as I realize the stand and shelf will always be the ultimate preference, but sometimes budget gets a crucial vote.
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oleschool
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I agree ,some i attribute to style and some to fuction . Price is also a factor for a mid level guy like myself , i have a steel lead shot filled stand in my 2 channel room my tt is mounted on the wall with a 2" maple base . My ht stand is a salamander , steve blinn are nice too i believe there is a balance which is imo offset by gear . I cant justify 6k for a stand , i have found thick and heavy wins the game just my opinion ..
celtic66
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Great question.  I use the Quadraspire Sunoko Vent and it is tremendous replacing what I assumed was credible, a Target stand.  Turns out the Target muddied things, how weird is that?  The bass is much less bloated, imaging improved, I really don't get it, just know the results.

System: Naim UnitiServe, Naim DAC-V1, Manley Jumbo Shrimp pre, Manley Mahi Mahi monoblocks, Merlin BME monitors, Decware cabling/ICs, custom PCs, Sound Org. Stands, Furman Elite 15A power conditioner.
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