Anybody use HRS EXR racks -any feedback (or maybe lack thereof lol)?

@mulveling Is absolutely correct in his proposal to look into having a Support Structure that is rigidly locked in place, and a local wall with a Isolation between wall and rack is an ideal place to start with. It will most likely be all that is required in certain environments with a certain type of TT in use.

I have a Rack seated on a purpose produce Base that is built from 4 Tiers of Materials. The Rack is rigidly locked in place. The TT is mounted on a Purpose Built Sub Plinth Assembly that is also a multi tier design.

Aesthetically the tiered platforms at both base and under TT could be tidied up a little bit, but I like the honesty of it, and to let others see how easy it is to put in place a design that has a real impact. My tiered supports are photographed to record their structural configuration as much as my system is by visitors.

As said I believe there is enough in place to create a very positive impression, and not having spent any where near the monies these commercial offering command.

Also interesting to see how large monetary outlays to acquire a rack, has not been delivering a satisfying experience when put to use in a certain type of environment with a certain type of TT.

With a TT, it is not typical that a design used as a supporting structure is ubiquitous in its values/failures when used in a variance of locations.           

I've only heard good things about them. Cable Company is a dealer. I would call them and see if they can send you a demo. It looks like if you take it apart, it will probably fit into a box that's fairly manageable. It takes away all the risk if you can try the rack first. 

@mulveling 

To clarify - I’m not experiencing feedback issues with my setup. In fact the sound is very good.

The main issue is external vibrations that cause skipping based on the sensitivity of my cart (DS Audio W3) - its a very light cart, amazing sound but it requires proper stability.

Since I dont use any purpose-built audio racks, this would be my first. Based on the level of equipment I have, the HRS is the primary recommendation. The fallback would be something from Solid Steel.

@inthesticks 

the HRS is the primary recommendation. The fallback would be something from Solid Steel

FWIW: when I ordered my EXR rack there was a 4-6 lead time, and while I waited for it I used a Solidsteel S3-2 two-shelf rack with a HRS R3X isolation base on top. It worked OK, but nowhere near as well as the EXR rack does that replaced it, especially for footfall and other externally born vibrations. Of course, that's comparing a $400 rack to a $6400 rack.

I have had success with Adona racks, which are less costly than HRX, assuming Adona are still in business.