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Sansui rack

cali9dub

cali9dub

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I’m looking for a rack that will accommodate all my Sansui gear (2 BA-5000’s, 1 CA-3000, 1 TU-9900, 1 SC-5110) also a technics RS-1500 reel 2 reel and music hall turntable. Not sure if this is the correct area to post but I can’t find any rack to put all this equipment in. Thanks for steering me in the right direction!!

PS was thinking maybe a server rack would work ??
 
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A full height server rack is probably your only option to get everything in one, and even that will be tight based on your equipment list. That said, Sansui rack handles do not line up 100% correctly to standard rack rails. Sansui racks had special hardware with rails and sliding cage nuts so they could be positioned as needed for the slots in the rack handles on their components. Standard EIA 19" racks will be a challenge in this regard, and you may have to employ rack shelves instead of mounting the handles directly.
 

I bought this one of Amazon. Check it out, might fit your needs. ​

IRONCK Rustic Entryway Console Table, Long Hallway Table 47 in 3-Tier, TV Stand Entertainment Center Media Stand for Living Room, Industrial Style, Vintage Brown​

 
Adaboy5 said:

I bought this one of Amazon. Check it out, might fit your needs. ​

IRONCK Rustic Entryway Console Table, Long Hallway Table 47 in 3-Tier, TV Stand Entertainment Center Media Stand for Living Room, Industrial Style, Vintage Brown​

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Was looking for a single width rack, but thanks for the suggestion.
 
Sansuiman said:
A full height server rack is probably your only option to get everything in one, and even that will be tight based on your equipment list. That said, Sansui rack handles do not line up 100% correctly to standard rack rails. Sansui racks had special hardware with rails and sliding cage nuts so they could be positioned as needed for the slots in the rack handles on their components. Standard EIA 19" racks will be a challenge in this regard, and you may have to employ rack shelves instead of mounting the handles directly.
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I could have sworn I saw Sansui equipment in a server rack somewhere but now I cannot find it. I know server racks are 19” wide, but I don’t know where that’s measured from. I think most Sansui aren’t that wide and the BA-5000 has those built in rack mounts on the faceplate. Might just have to make one. Maybe out of that t-slot aluminum.
 
EIA standard specification rack is 19" wide, which is the rack mount width of the Sansui components (and others who offered rack mounting as an option like Pioneer). As I said, the screw holes in an EIA standard rack rails are not quite properly aligned veritcally for Sansui rack handles, which complicates using anything other than a true Sansui rack with it's originally supplied hardware.

I put most of my Sansui rack gear in more decorative furniture grade racks sitting on shelves, which suits me fine. I don't need them mounted in place with screws, and having the handles on them makes the components easier to move when necessary, plus it just looks good. Also saves from chewing up the rack handles with mounting screws. An added benefit is I can space them out better for proper ventilation.
 
Sansuiman said:
EIA standard specification rack is 19" wide, which is the rack mount width of the Sansui components (and others who offered rack mounting as an option like Pioneer). As I said, the screw holes in an EIA standard rack rails are not quite properly aligned veritcally for Sansui rack handles, which complicates using anything other than a true Sansui rack with it's originally supplied hardware.

I put most of my Sansui rack gear in more decorative furniture grade racks sitting on shelves, which suits me fine. I don't need them mounted in place with screws, and having the handles on them makes the components easier to move when necessary, plus it just looks good. Also saves from chewing up the rack handles with mounting screws. An added benefit is I can space them out better for proper ventilation.
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I’d definitely prefer my gear to be on shelves. That’s why I’m starting to lean towards a diy t-slot rack.
 
I would bet your only choice will be a custom build like Copanel has done. Stacking two 118lb BA-5000 alone probally requires that both by weight and scale.

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Totally different approaches but does illustrate the challenges you are facing with the scale of equipment you have. If you do one verticle rack you will need a library ladder!


 
craggd said:
Totally different approaches but does illustrate the challenges you are facing with the scale of equipment you have. If you do one verticle rack you will need a library ladder!


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I’m 6’3” tall so I can reach pretty high ! lol.
 
cali9dub said:
Sansui rack
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Frankly, I feel entitled to some sort of award or recognition for NOT posting the first photo that came to mind when reading that title. It's just too easy. The only issue is that none of the photos I was considering are anywhere near a mere 19 inches...
 
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