Stackable vs. Non-Stackable Racks

[Audiophilehi]

Any differences between the two in sound quality? Which one do you prefer and why?

 

[Audiophilehi]

Anyone?

 

[Mike]

I think if you have separation with either internal damping or separation via a mechanical system like the Artesania, you will separate resonances from other devices.

A wood rack can resonate and either add a pleasing resonance or not depending on the system and listener.

I personally like internal damping like Critical Mass racks and filters (platform where the gear sits). The Artesania system is wonderful if you’re an end user. If you’re a dealer and constantly moving gear around (almost daily), adjust the height, width of the pods and shelf can be a bit of a pain. But for an end user, no problem.

 

[Audiophilehi]

I think if you have separation with either internal damping or separation via a mechanical system like the Artesania, you will separate resonances from other devices.

A wood rack can resonate and either add a pleasing resonance or not depending on the system and listener.

I personally like internal damping like Critical Mass racks and filters (platform where the gear sits). The Artesania system is wonderful if you’re an end user. If you’re a dealer and constantly moving gear around (almost daily), adjust the height, width of the pods and shelf can be a bit of a pain. But for an end user, no problem.

Thanks Mike, very much appreciated! I love both racks that you mentioned above but unfortunately they are both above my budget.

 

[Mike]

Thanks Mike, very much appreciated! I love both racks that you mentioned above but unfortunately they are both above my budget.

Check out the Quadrasphire. That’s what I use at home.


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[Puma Cat]

Second the Quadraspire recommendation.

Also check out Core Audio Design: Core Audio Designs

 

[Audiophilehi]

Check out the Quadrasphire. That’s what I use at home.


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Thanks Mike! I'll have a look.

 

[Audiophilehi]

Second the Quadraspire recommendation.

Also check out Core Audio Design: Core Audio Designs

Thanks Stephen...I'll check out Core Audio Design as well.

 

[aKnyght]

...Also check out Core Audio Design: Core Audio Designs

an enthusiastic +1 on the core audio designs

 

[Calvin]

Check out the Quadrasphire. That’s what I use at home.


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Quadrasphire is nice:



but I’m strongly considering:

Adona Audio Racks, Modular Audio Video Furniture and Isolation Platforms at Adona Corporation

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[Puma Cat]

Thanks Stephen...I'll check out Core Audio Design as well.

That would be my first choice if I had the budget/funds for a rack.

 

[brodricj]

My 4-level pillow rack is vibration isolating

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[mulveling]

My experience says don't put a turntable on a stackable rack - it sacrifices rigidity where it's needed most. But then stackables are typically cheaper, and I went from a Lovan stackable to a CMS Maxxum - night and day difference, in price and results!!

 

[Audiophilehi]

My experience says don't put a turntable on a stackable rack - it sacrifices rigidity where it's needed most. But then stackables are typically cheaper, and I went from a Lovan stackable to a CMS Maxxum - night and day difference, in price and results!!

The CMS Maxxum would be my dream rack but way out of my budget. I'm leaning towards the non-stackable racks for the reason you indicated above. My search continues. I have about 3 months to decide as that is when my room should be completed....thanks