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Opinions Please - Which Turntable Rack is Better

I am moving into a new stereo room, and will consolidate my 2 channel system and headphone system, which will require space for two VPI turntables. I am currently using the VPI Turntable Stand (older 3 shelf version) with a 4.5" thick bright star audio sandbox directly under my Classic Signature. The rack legs are filled with lead shot for added damping, and I've been using oak shelves with a 2" thick bright star audio sandbox under my Hovland HP-100 Preamp with MC phono. I have no complaints about the VPI rack other than needing extra space for the second table. First world problems....

I'm considering a 48" wide tiger maple stack rack from Timbernation. Can anyone speculate as to whether the move to a tiger maple rack will be a downgrade, sidegrade, upgrade?  I have been thinking about adding 4" tiger maple isolation platforms on top of the timbernation rack with BDR cones/pucks to get extra isolation directly under each turntable. Seeking opinions please! Thank you in advance!
cbl117
mgattmch
554 posts
 
I have a Core Audio plyKraft 3L rack that holds my TT (Michell GyroDec/SME IV, Clearaudio Maestro V2 Ebony). Works perfectly for me, the turntable is acoustically completely isolated. You can jump up and down (some call it dancing) right next to the rack and everything is rock solid. Don't try this at home; you can even kick the rack and the stylus does not skip! See my previous post on this system and the article in the April edition of HiFi News about this system.

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/second-system-that-sounds-and-looks-spectacular-i-am-there
cbl117 OP
45 posts
 
Thanks for the replies everyone.  I did some more research after reading some of your posts, and decided that a maple rack, while heavy, will still have its own resonance, which may/may not work with my system.  I have changed direction and started looking seriously at Solidsteel racks, specifically the HS-4 and HJ-4 from their Hyperspike product line.
krelldog
310 posts
 
I have a VPI Prime...soon to be a VPI Prime Signature. I also have the Timbernation stand your talking about. I have no issues and it sound great. BTW-The Timbernation stand looks even better in your house as to the pics.
Check out my Virtual systems pics.
invictus005
597 posts
 
Sound Anchors is the best I've used.
salectric
747 posts
 
Another vote for Sound Anchors.  My 100+ lb Galibier table has been on a dedicated Sound Anchors stand for the past 12 years and I have been delighted with it.  Very stable.  No problems anymore with footfalls.  And it sounds great.  Highly recommended.
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