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http://events.audiogon.com/i/dn2004/h/1098464120.jpg
http://events.audiogon.com/i/dn2004/h/1098461891.jpgI saw these images on Audiogon's Audio Fest 2004 report.
They look good and functional. But I have no idea about the makers, retailers, and prices. Can anyone help?
TIA!
Ehien
Follow Ups:
http://www.audiofederation.com/catalog/racks/index.htm
This one spotted in SoundStage's CES2004 report:
http://www.shows.soundstagelive.com/shows/ces2004/jan11b/sra_emmlabs.jpgI've identified it as SRA's Craz Reference isoRACK plus. I'm sure it's again out of my price range.
http://www.silentrunningaudio.com/products/craz_isorack.htm
It's a pity that so many audio racks are priced out of what I consider reasonable range. The contrast is especially stark when I just purchased a high quality (tropical solid wood), finally crafted dining set with a big table and 6 chairs weighing more than 400lbs total for less than $1000 delivered (a close out deal though).
This reminds me again why so many of us were driven to DIY.
Ehien
from timbernation, the audiocircle guys seem to like his stuff.BTW - the bj tanner rack goes for ~1700 - YES! that's what i said, went with a local furniture builder instead.
Good Luck
I've inquired. Thanks!
I know what you mean. I found a happy medium between shelling out big bucks for the name brand racks and having to make my own flexi. I purchased the birch rack from Usher Audio (www.responseaudio.com) for
$300 plus shipping. The rack is beautiful to look at but requires a
bit of elbow grease to bring it up to "audiophile" standards. I used
320 grit sandpaper to remove the varnish at the major joints and then
glued the entire thing together with Gorilla Glue. This took about
30 minutes worth of work and yielded a much sturdier rack than by using
the screw supplied with the original. I then glued and nailed a small
wood block to the bottom of each of the legs and added cones to be used
a footers. Finally, I plan on adding a granite plate (from Grizzlie..
about $50) to the top of the stand to hold my VPI. All in all, not too
shabby for less than $400.
Originally I wanted to buy Usher's birch rack. But after studying the picture I'm convinced it's not sturdy enough. Even though you made improvement, I still worry that the posts are not strong enough to damp vibration.But do you have any pictures of your rack to show? Maybe you'll convince the other way...
Ehien
Appreciate all the leads!So they are made by Zoethecus. Guess I never paid attention to this company because the prices are out of my range.
I'm hoping the one Ed suggested work out with price that I can afford, then all is well.
Well if anyone knows of reasonably priced audio rack ( <$600 for 4+ shelves) that has the same good look and rigidity, please share your leads.
I was excited for a short while for Usher's $250 solid birch rack. But later decided that it's not rigid enough.
Cheers.
Ehien
I bought a 4-shelf Zoethecus at Audiogon for $800 in great condition. They show up there every month or so if you keep an eye out. Since they come in a very sturdy 1"+ thick fitted shipping carton attached to a wooden pallet, it should arrive safely if you decide to go used.The rack is very versatile (different shelf types available), beautifully made, and 'sounds' great. I added adjustable spikes through the phenolic "pods" to support the top shelf for my turntable (just sounds better in that particular application) and this mod is easily accomplished.
One caveat: The finish is on the fragile side, so you need to be very careful when moving equipment in and out.
BTW, Ken Lyon made me a custom Neuance shelf for this rack, and it's an excellent match sonically.
The Zoethecus racks shown in the photo come with different options for shelves that fit inside of the wooden frame (black in color in the photo) and are therefore, to some extent, decoupled from the frame. The shelves are decent, as far as providing vibration control.A very costly option is to replace the shelves with Symposium platforms that come in sizes that fit exactly in the Zoethecus cutout. A symposium Ultra shelf under a linestage or CD transport makes a surprising difference.
You can even read the label on the one on the right in the upper corner. They are nicely made, but overpriced for what they are. If you want the same style but much higher quality (for a lower price!) with excellent joinery instead of cheap-ass screws, check out BJ Tanner's work. (link below). I have 2 custom racks by him, a full size rack from him was cheaper than an amp stand by Zoethecus.
Stands on the extreme right are Grand Prix Audio.
Stands right in front are Zoethecus.Pricey though.
Anand.
I belive they are both Zoetheus racksbob
The stands on the left look like Mondo Designs equipment racks...
that Mondo Designs seem to be out of business (web site no longer works). Otherwise their units look just as nice as Zoethecus'.
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