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New Audio Rack

Mark W. said:
OK here's the deal you get that all set up and get your gear all adjusted and used to sitting on it. And I'll drop by for a good listening session.

For my part I'll bring the Beer and Pizza.


Been to long since we hung out dude and I think your new rack is just the event to get me up there.
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You're on Mark.
 
Inspiribomb said:
That is gorgeous! I never really though U-channel could look that good, but it sure does. Did you ever consider going with 3 isolators per shelf instead of 4?
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Designdweeb said:
Tres professional!
Where did he find the powder coated aluminum? Did he have it cut and coated special order?
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I found a place online that sold aluminum u-channel in small quantities. I ordered their minimum of 24'. It was shipped in 6 4' foot pieces. The powder coating was done locally.

I did consider 3 isolators per shelf. It's obviously easier to level with 3, but I liked the additional weight distribution capabilities of 4.
 
Thanks for all the compliments on the rack! It's nice to have a brother-in-law who's a great guy with a complete wood-working shop.

This is the rack it will be replacing, and the gear it's intended for. Unlike this Paradigm rack the new rack has room for the MX-10000 amp on the bottom shelf.

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Verrrry nice.

Say, where did you get those isolation feet? I'm building a rack that will not be quite that nice but I'd like to isolate at least one shelf for the TT.
 
Mark, I of course echo everybody's remarks- very nicely done! Gear like you have SHOULD set on something as nice as that! If I didn't have 5 kids 7 years old and under, I would place more emphasis on a nice rack. Someday when they get older...
I have one question: have you effectively infected your brother in law with the Yamaha bug yet? I don't see how anyone could visit your place and not walk away with a new found awareness and downright amazed! :jawdrop:
 
toxcrusadr said:
Verrrry nice.

Say, where did you get those isolation feet? I'm building a rack that will not be quite that nice but I'd like to isolate at least one shelf for the TT.
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I got the Symposium Rollerblock Jr's from Acoustic Sounds.
 
Elroy said:
Mark, I of course echo everybody's remarks- very nicely done! Gear like you have SHOULD set on something as nice as that! If I didn't have 5 kids 7 years old and under, I would place more emphasis on a nice rack. Someday when they get older...
I have one question: have you effectively infected your brother in law with the Yamaha bug yet? I don't see how anyone could visit your place and not walk away with a new found awareness and downright amazed! :jawdrop:
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Thanks Elroy. I've been wanting something more appropriate for the Yamaha Centennial Edition gear. I really liked the look of the Finite Elemente rack, but the construction wasn't strong enough for my taste, although it is beautifully engineered. My brother in law seems quite immune to the Yamaha bug thus far.
 
Got the new rack today. :D

My brother in law and a buddy of his brought it over and helped set it up.
I think it looks great!

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