Having, like many of you, built a DIY equipment rack, I am always fascinated by unique design approaches.
I received the latest version of the Audio Advisor catalog and came upon a full page listing titled "Hear What You've Been Missing" for the
Stillpoints 40-26 ESS Rack. As I read through it, it was quite impressive in it's materials and implementation.
All metal structural parts are
machined aluminum (not extruded): A single 2.5"D post on either side, a pair outrigger bottom feet, a pair of outrigger top hubs and a pair of 3/4" square shelf supports (front and rear) for each shelf.
The shelves are 3/4" dense acrylic and are supported on 1/8" stainless steel cables that are tensioned between the feet and top hub. The shelves are secured to the cable with set screws containing a captive ceramic ball.
Additionally, there are more ceramic balls under each shelf and under the feet.
I was very impressed with the construction and (probable) isolation, but when I got to the end of the page, there was the sound of sucking air (from me) as I saw the price - $10,245.00.
Has anybody seen one of these, or know a well-to-do friend that has one? I was thinking about using the design elements in a DIY version, but it would surely be a very ambitious effort.
Steve
