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Gear / Technical Help => Playback Forum => Topic started by: Simp-Dawg on January 12, 2006, 12:32:01 PM
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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!
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a friend just got this and it looks great at his place
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1151&f=6850&viewall=1
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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
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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.
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when you said "shelf system" I thought you meant something like this:
(http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/81/f0/JVC_HX_GD8_System_1-resized200.jpg)
That's tuff.
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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
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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.
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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. :P
thanks for the link. just pulled the cc out. again. +
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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.
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2-3 weeks aint bad for 1 cent. :)
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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.
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yup, 3 weeks about...heavy box...guessing 50 lbs...so 1 cent is a hell of a deal
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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. ;D
i can make it 3 weeks. thanks guys.
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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. ;D
i can make it 3 weeks. thanks guys.
;D the rack is a nice addition then, and robust as hell....you will like it!
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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 :newbie:
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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.
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thanks again nick(s).
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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 :newbie:
I've been meaning to get some sort of decoupling devices for my source but I've never gotten around to it.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.