Author Topic: good hi-fi rack? (Read 6695 times)

Tim · « **on:** April 12, 2006, 04:14:57 PM »

Hey guys, so I'm slowly settling into my new place and I think that I've decided that I would like a rack just for my stereo gear and I'll stick the TV on something.

I'm looking for something with 4 glass shelves, dark wood preferred, and not too tall - I've seen a lot in person at local hi-fi places but they're all pretty tall.

Any recommendations on places to look?

thanks

nickgregory · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2006, 04:37:40 PM »

watch ubid...the plateau stuff pops up there all the time...that is where I got my plateau rack....for about half of what was charged in normal retail outlets

cshepherd · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2006, 04:41:12 PM »

We are authorized dealers for Target and Apollo stands. Apollo has a series called the 'Real Wood Soprano' that has glass shelves. http://www.apollohifi.co.uk/realwoodsoprano.htm. Both Apollo and Target can be drop shipped from Niagra Falls, NY. If you see anything you like, please let me know.

Thanks,
Chris

http://www.apollohifi.co.uk/default.htm
http://www.targethifi.co.uk/index2.html

L Ron Hoover · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2006, 04:51:13 PM »

Does anyone know what kind of rack this is? I think it looks really sharp.

sygdwm · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2006, 05:28:15 PM »

Quote from: nickgregory on April 12, 2006, 04:37:40 PM

watch ubid...the plateau stuff pops up there all the time...that is where I got my plateau rack....for about half of what was charged in normal retail outlets

gotta go w/ nick on this one. he pointed me to them. $140 shipped. great looking rack.

Lil Kim Jong-Il · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2006, 06:02:49 PM »

Quote from: L Ron Hoover on April 12, 2006, 04:51:13 PM

Does anyone know what kind of rack this is? I think it looks really sharp.

That looks like a DIY rack based on the TNT design here: http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/flexye.html

L Ron Hoover · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2006, 06:57:44 PM »

Quote from: Lil' Kim Jong-Il on April 12, 2006, 06:02:49 PM

Quote from: L Ron Hoover on April 12, 2006, 04:51:13 PM
Does anyone know what kind of rack this is? I think it looks really sharp.

That looks like a DIY rack based on the TNT design here: http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/flexye.html

Nice! Thanks for the link. I have access to threaded rod at work, so now I've got some ideas.

lds490 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2006, 07:05:19 PM »

Quote from: Lil' Kim Jong-Il on April 12, 2006, 06:02:49 PM

Quote from: L Ron Hoover on April 12, 2006, 04:51:13 PM
Does anyone know what kind of rack this is? I think it looks really sharp.

That looks like a DIY rack based on the TNT design here: http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/flexye.html

I'm building one of these. I like the looks of the one made of clear lucite plastic, but I'm going with solid maple butcher block. I have not decided on how I'll finish the wood shelves yet.

MattD · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2006, 07:17:56 PM »

I made one of the TNT shelves with pine. I finished with a light stain (5 coats). If you build one, go for the 4-rod option. It's harder to even up the shelves, supposedly, but a heck of a lot more stable. I made mine with three and could never put anything heavy on the top two shelves.

I'd love to make another some day. The cost is a bit prohibitive, though. It was about $85-100 for me to build that, and I had some stuff already available.

Nick Culbreth · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2006, 10:19:09 PM »

Quote from: dre on April 12, 2006, 05:28:15 PM

Quote from: nickgregory on April 12, 2006, 04:37:40 PM
watch ubid...the plateau stuff pops up there all the time...that is where I got my plateau rack....for about half of what was charged in normal retail outlets

gotta go w/ nick on this one. he pointed me to them. $140 shipped. great looking rack.

I'll third this option, I have one as well and it's a nice looking rack.

Tim · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2006, 03:32:57 PM »

thanks guys!

nickgregory · « **Reply #11 on:** May 08, 2006, 11:53:17 AM »

a couple of stands showed up on ubid today...I have one of these and love it...very well made

http://www.ubid.com/Plateau_GS-A4_Light_Cherry_A%2fV_Shelf_with_Black_Tubes/a10675206.html

http://www.ubid.com/Plateau_GS-A4_Light_Cherry_A%2fV_Shelf_with_Silver_Tubes/a10675205.html

jpschust · « **Reply #12 on:** May 08, 2006, 12:57:41 PM »

also i really like www.racksandstands.com

i use a set of stands made by www.billybags.com

Jamos · « **Reply #13 on:** June 02, 2006, 01:35:51 AM »

Quote from: lds490 on April 12, 2006, 07:05:19 PM

Quote from: Lil' Kim Jong-Il on April 12, 2006, 06:02:49 PM
Quote from: L Ron Hoover on April 12, 2006, 04:51:13 PM
Does anyone know what kind of rack this is? I think it looks really sharp.

That looks like a DIY rack based on the TNT design here: http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/flexye.html

I'm building one of these. I like the looks of the one made of clear lucite plastic, but I'm going with solid maple butcher block. I have not decided on how I'll finish the wood shelves yet.

Anyone know where you could pick up a big sheet of the clear acrylic (plastic) for the shelves? It would be 1/2 or 3/4" thick, so it would probably be pretty heavy if I wanted to make 5 or 6 shelves. Here is the one from the TNT site.

DeepCreatures · « **Reply #14 on:** January 07, 2008, 07:35:23 PM »

figured this would be a good thread to put this in:

my 1st flexirack - did the 4 rod version for stability. what do you all think?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/78623577@N00/2176763810/

*go to "all sizes" for larger picture*

it turned out decent, although i need to do some touch up paint on the hardware. ~$100 invested and a bit of time (nothing else to do) for painting and construction. this thing is solid as a tank.

peace,
ts

Tim · « **Reply #15 on:** January 07, 2008, 07:39:23 PM »

first of all, love the looks of that gear

second I think the rack looks great

well done

MattD · « **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2008, 07:41:15 PM »

What material did you use for the shelves?

DeepCreatures · « **Reply #17 on:** January 07, 2008, 08:30:52 PM »

thanks Tim!

Matt D - used MDF actually. i would have liked to have something a bit better, but money was tight as i just bought a new couch.

peace,
ts

Sanjay · « **Reply #18 on:** January 07, 2008, 08:54:10 PM »

That looks beautiful. I should do that..... one of these days.

Nick Culbreth · « **Reply #19 on:** January 07, 2008, 10:39:35 PM »

Nice rack.

How much time did it take you to make?

DeepCreatures · « **Reply #20 on:** January 08, 2008, 05:37:23 AM »

all told it probably took about 5 hours over a few days i would guess. i spent more time reading waiting for the paint to dry for recoat

peace,
ts

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #21 on:** January 11, 2008, 05:22:17 PM »

some of my personal favs:

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2008, 10:10:14 AM »

there is a guy here who runs a junk / antique shop and he sells granite slabs from custom counters (usually the sink cut out part) for $20 / per.
they weight around 60lbs, and are beautiful. I have a matching pair that I used as amp stands, but have since put my speakers on them (big difference, btw...better than spikes).

I was thinking about getting 3 more of them and trying to make a rack, but am scared about drilling into it w/o them shattering or getting ruined somehow.

MattD · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2008, 01:06:40 PM »

60 lbs? No way you could safely put up a rack that's THAT top-heavy. How thick are the slabs? Anything more than 1/2" thick is overkill. I'll have to ask some of the guys at work about machining granite.

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #24 on:** January 12, 2008, 01:38:27 PM »

a 3 shelf job w/about 15" between racks and spiked feet going out at an angle was what I was thinking.

I've seen 100+lb turn table racks, so It can be done.
the slabs are probably 1.5" thick, at least.

MattD · « **Reply #25 on:** January 12, 2008, 02:23:24 PM »

Yeah, but aren't those TT racks generally single-shelf? Not trying to discourage, just thinking that's quite a challenge to have 60 lbs nearly 4 feet in the air. You'll need some pretty sturdy rods to get that to work. The wooden "flexy" shelf I built was a little unstable with anything more than my laptop on the top shelf. That used 1/2" rods, I think.

You can get some threaded and plated 1" thick steel rods at McMaster for under $20 each for 3' lengths. They have thicknesses up to 2". If granite is machinable, maybe I'll make another rack out of that.

Nick's Picks · « **Reply #26 on:** January 12, 2008, 03:40:34 PM »

there ya go.
I'm thinking mono blocks on the bottom (there well over 100lbs right there) will hold it down.

the shit is so handsome, I just want to do something w/it.
its a shame to use them as I am as they are so pretty.

Author Topic: good hi-fi rack? (Read 6695 times)

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