Author Topic: ISO recs for good quality shelf system for playback gear (Read 4711 times)

Simp-Dawg · « **on:** January 12, 2006, 12:32:01 PM »

i've got a somewhat cheap shelving system i picked up at ultimate electronics (formerly soundtrack) which is better than my tv stand as all the components fit as per the shelf height, however the depth leaves a little to be desired, as well as the stability...additionally as i am going to pick up a monster power conditioner on nick's recommendation soon and probably throw my cable box on it as well (and maybe a HTPC in the future) i'm going to want to upgrade this.

can anyone recommend a good system that can be had for $200-350? any suggestions on specifics of a unit that i should look out for on stuff i can find locally?

thanks!

scb · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2006, 12:42:57 PM »

a friend just got this and it looks great at his place

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1151&f=6850&viewall=1

nickgregory · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2006, 12:43:55 PM »

I got this one:

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10578421

heavy, nice big shelves...really like it...I have been very happy with the plateau system..

other options on ubid

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10578413

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10578412

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10578422

EScott · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2006, 02:04:41 PM »

Quote from: scott brown on January 12, 2006, 12:42:57 PM

a friend just got this and it looks great at his place

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1151&f=6850&viewall=1

I bought the Crate & Barrel for my 2 channel system in my loft. It looks fantastic for the $$ and was very easy to assemble. Not sure how much weight each rack supports, but it will hold my Manley pre and Musical Fidelity DAC which are both pretty heavy.

pfife · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2006, 02:31:22 PM »

when you said "shelf system" I thought you meant something like this:

That's tuff.

lds490 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2006, 02:42:23 PM »

This guy makes very nice custom racks. More than you want to spend, though.

http://www.timbernation.com/ampstand_PopUp.cfm

http://www.timbernation.com/Images/mah1.jpg

Nick Culbreth · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2006, 03:56:12 PM »

After Nick's recommendation I bought the same Plateau shelf from ubid.com and I'm very happy with it. The shelves are big and sturdy and the shelf itself is very attractive. Here's an old picture of my setup, it isn't the best quality but you get the idea.

sygdwm · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2006, 07:21:46 PM »

Quote

I got this one:

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10578421

heavy, nice big shelves...really like it...I have been very happy with the plateau system..

was the shipping reasonable?

edit: i am an idiot. i read it again. penny shipping seams reasonable.

thanks for the link. just pulled the cc out. again. +

Nick Culbreth · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:20:16 PM »

Just as an FYI my rack showed up about 2-3 weeks after I ordered it and if memory serves correct Nick said his took about the same time.

sygdwm · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:21:56 PM »

2-3 weeks aint bad for 1 cent.

Nick Culbreth · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:23:12 PM »

Quote from: dre on January 12, 2006, 08:21:56 PM

2-3 weeks aint bad for 1 cent.

My thoughts exactly. You'll agree even more when you lift the box, that sucker was heavy.

nickgregory · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:27:12 PM »

yup, 3 weeks about...heavy box...guessing 50 lbs...so 1 cent is a hell of a deal

sygdwm · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:28:18 PM »

right now my pioneer dvd player(just like yours-nick) is sitting on my cable box on the floor. right next to it is my 3000es, also on the floor.

i can make it 3 weeks. thanks guys.

nickgregory · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:29:34 PM »

Quote from: dre on January 12, 2006, 08:28:18 PM

right now my pioneer dvd player(just like yours-nick) is sitting on my cable box on the floor. right next to it is my 3000es, also on the floor.
i can make it 3 weeks. thanks guys.

the rack is a nice addition then, and robust as hell....you will like it!

sygdwm · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:36:02 PM »

also, for your amps/transports, do you guys use vibrapods or the like?

and i have carpet, so would those "feet" work, or do i need "spikes" of some sort?

hifi

nickgregory · « **Reply #15 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:37:23 PM »

I dont use vibrapods, but agree with the theory, just not sure of any benefit I would see.

The stand comes with both spikes and an upside down bowl foot. You can use either...I use the spikes with no issues.

sygdwm · « **Reply #16 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:39:56 PM »

thanks again nick(s).

Nick Culbreth · « **Reply #17 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:40:00 PM »

Quote from: dre on January 12, 2006, 08:36:02 PM

also, for your amps/transports, do you guys use vibrapods or the like?

and i have carpet, so would those "feet" work, or do i need "spikes" of some sort?

hifi

I've been meaning to get some sort of decoupling devices for my source but I've never gotten around to it.

pfife · « **Reply #18 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:46:41 PM »

there's a vibrapod thread somewhere - several people claim that it makes a big difference. I just purchase some - they were only $30 shipped for a package of four at audioadvisor.com - so why not give it a shot?

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=34047.0
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=53163.30

sygdwm · « **Reply #19 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:51:48 PM »

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I've been meaning to get some sort of decoupling devices for my source but I've never gotten around to it.

what are these "decoupling devices" you speak of? google turns up little.

sygdwm · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:54:25 PM »

Quote from: Bubba Columbia on January 12, 2006, 08:46:41 PM

there's a vibrapod thread somewhere - several people claim that it makes a big difference. I just purchase some - they were only $30 shipped for a package of four at audioadvisor.com - so why not give it a shot?

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=34047.0

thanks. i think ill hold off on them awhile, til my cc recovers.

Nick Culbreth · « **Reply #21 on:** January 12, 2006, 08:55:38 PM »

Quote from: Bubba Columbia on January 12, 2006, 08:46:41 PM

there's a vibrapod thread somewhere - several people claim that it makes a big difference. I just purchase some - they were only $30 shipped for a package of four at audioadvisor.com - so why not give it a shot?

Laziness on my part. It's been my intention to order some Herbie's Tenderfeet when I ordered a few more Hal-Os and I just haven't got around to it. When I get around to it I'd like to add an iron bar or a slab of granite to weigh down as well.

pfife · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2006, 09:04:18 PM »

Quote from: Nick Culbreth on January 12, 2006, 08:55:38 PM

Quote from: Bubba Columbia on January 12, 2006, 08:46:41 PM
there's a vibrapod thread somewhere - several people claim that it makes a big difference. I just purchase some - they were only $30 shipped for a package of four at audioadvisor.com - so why not give it a shot?

Laziness on my part. It's been my intention to order some Herbie's Tenderfeet when I ordered a few more Hal-Os and I just haven't got around to it. When I get around to it I'd like to add an iron bar or a slab of granite to weigh down as well.

That's another one. I have some slate tiles left over from tiling my kitchen... I'm thinking about covering a bit of that in felt and using it to control vibtation too... how much weight is generally put on a cd/dvd player - anyone know? For now, I'd be doing this on a Tos 4960

Lil Kim Jong-Il · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2006, 09:05:02 PM »

Quote from: Nick Culbreth on January 12, 2006, 08:55:38 PM

When I get around to it I'd like to add an iron bar or a slab of granite to weigh down as well.

barbell plates work really well.