What is a good Audio Stand?

VOLKS · « **on:** 26 Nov 2009, 04:35 pm »

Thinking of getting a new Audio Stand........Does anyone have any personal experience with the stands from Solid Tech?The "Rack of Silence" looks amazing,but i think its over 2k?Anyone have any views/opinions on that stand or any other brand?Any advice? 4BSST2/BP26 MM/MC/BCD-1(Very soon) and Project TT/Kef XQ 40's.

Robert D · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 Nov 2009, 09:48 pm »

Volks, I would say look at your needs 1St.

The Solid Tech Radius will support 130lbs per shelf.

When I purchased my Rack I wanted to be Safe and not sorry.
I just wanted my needs to be meet.
I went along with the Solid Tech Radius Solo 5, Feet of Silence, Disk of Silence.

Take a look in my Gallery for some pic's
Any questions just ask
Robert

VOLKS · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 Nov 2009, 09:56 pm »

Thanks Robert.Yes.That does look like a great audio rack for sure.Expensive,but worth it according to the site and reviews.

Robert D · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 Nov 2009, 10:24 pm »

Quote from: VOLKS on 26 Nov 2009, 09:56 pm

Thanks Robert.Yes.That does look like a great audio rack for sure.Expensive,but worth it according to the site and reviews.

It's Solid as a Rock, when my Goldens are in the room playing with the Wife Jumping up and Down
Dancing all around that's where this Rack is Great I have the Feet of Silence, Disk of Silence.
My BCD-1 is Pefect with the hole Gang jumping up and Down
Thats what counts
Robert

Photon46 · « **Reply #4 on:** 27 Nov 2009, 03:54 pm »

If you like their design aesthetic, Billy Bags racks are hard to beat. If you keep an eye on the "Blowouts" section on their website, great deals for significant discounts can be had. I picked mine up for a 50% discount and had it via truck freight within a week or so. Their racks are shipped on a pallet and packed with the best professionalism of any product I've ever bought.

drummermitchell · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 Nov 2009, 04:46 pm »

soundfooting inc. is another.
All wallmount TTshelves are of solid oak,cherry or maple,very nice looking and
they hold up to 700lbs.I picked one up as my TTweighs in at 75-80lbs.
also for the furniture look

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sleepysurf · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 Nov 2009, 05:05 pm »

Is there actually any concrete evidence (at least for non turntable use) that heavy and expensive racks (+/- spikes and vibration control), make any significant audible difference? Aside from the "eye-candy" effect, I don't quite get it. My system is essentially comprised of non-moving parts (95% of my listening via my Squeezebox into a Benchmark DAC). I am currently using an inexpensive StudioTech HF-4 modular rack (with casters on carpet), and even when cranking out thunderous bass tracks, there is virtually no vibration/resonance. To me, if anything, it makes more sense to add isolation feet, or perhaps a heavy weight on top, for any components that appear to resonate. Yet, I see so many audiophiles investing significant $$ on high-end racks, even when they don't have an analog setup!

Photon46 · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 Nov 2009, 06:36 pm »

Sleepysurf, I'd imagine it's like most things in hi-end audio, there's no pat, good for all occasions answer. Equipment I've owned has been highly variable as to the audibility of the effects of where and on what it sits. In particular, the highly modified PS Audio HCA-2 amp I have is quite audibly affected by stands and footers. My Aloia gear seems completely stable audibly, regardless of where it sits. Now as to your question of "significant audible difference." Probably not, unless you are the personality type that enjoys arguing over how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. One thing that I like about a good rack is that it removes any worry about heavy equipment overloading it, as can happen with a cheaper rack. All told, with the maple plinths and equipment, I've probably got 300 lbs. of dead weight.

vegasdave · « **Reply #8 on:** 28 Nov 2009, 12:33 am »

I use a heavy end table for my turntable, and a basic lamp stand for the preamp and amp. It works for me, and didn't cost me anything. They're hand-me-downs, you see. The turntable (and cd player)does not skip at high volumes or because of heavy footsteps.

SHV · « **Reply #9 on:** 28 Nov 2009, 01:47 am »

I have been happy with the Boltz Steel component stands. They are very heavy gauge steel but the thing that I have found useful is that you aren't locked into one configuration. I have taken my component racks apart and rebuilt different configurations about eight times in the past five years. For added weight for several of the turntable configs. I bought a scrap piece of 1 1/2" thick granite counter top for the base.

http://www.boltz.com/home-theater-component-stands-storage-racks.html

Steve

werd · « **Reply #10 on:** 28 Nov 2009, 09:59 pm »

Volks, just go do what i explained first. It won't cost you a dime before you go spend a wad on a new stand.

Meicheng · « **Reply #11 on:** 28 Nov 2009, 10:07 pm »

If you search Audiogon or Ebay, "Cambre" is discontinuing some Audio racks that look pretty decent for the price.

richidoo · « **Reply #12 on:** 28 Nov 2009, 10:43 pm »

If you are looking to optimize the sound of your gear with vibration control, check out Grand Prix Audio Monaco racks. Expensive but very effective.

math-geek · « **Reply #13 on:** 29 Nov 2009, 05:14 pm »

The best advice I can give is to purchase a stand that is of commensurate quality with the rest of your system.

I personally like glass and hardwood shelving as these don't tend to warp as does particle board. I am also looking for a new rack (get your minds out of the gutter

), as I have just added a turntable to my system.

G E · « **Reply #14 on:** 29 Nov 2009, 11:29 pm »

Take a look at SolidSteel. They have several lines and also amp stands if you want to locate power amps close to speakers. MusicDirect has them and runs specials once in a while.

drummermitchell · « **Reply #15 on:** 29 Nov 2009, 11:39 pm »

Robert,you like racks,don't you.

Robert D · « **Reply #16 on:** 30 Nov 2009, 12:35 am »

Take a Look at this

And then This

If you are looking for support
The solo 5 at 130Lbs per shelf should do it

Don't forget about the spring kit Top Rack it's only 130.00 Bones
but does the Job at 100%

Robert

Robert D · « **Reply #17 on:** 30 Nov 2009, 12:37 am »

The Spring Kit it called Disk of Silence
a Must !

Robert

Robert D · « **Reply #18 on:** 30 Nov 2009, 12:45 am »

Perfection and no interference

I have seen it, I have a set of 4 and 2 Goldens total weight 148lbs wife 107 lbs

No vibrations

BCD-1 ..... Is happy Robert is happy

A Must !

Robert D · « **Reply #19 on:** 30 Nov 2009, 01:40 am »

Here is the New solo 6 at 130Lbs per shelf

Robert