gregmacc 22 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 I've been on the phone or trawling the web for most of the day and I've finally settled on some nice Solidsteel (made in Italy) racks from Selby audio. They are absolutely gorgeous ... but even with 20% Black Friday discount they are $750 ... I just cant justify it. Any suggestions? I had a quick look at ebay and there are made in China items that look very similar for 1/4 the price or better. Any happy customers willing to recommend anything? Link to post Share on other sites
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rantan 9,867 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, gregmacc said: I've been on the phone or trawling the web for most of the day and I've finally settled on some nice Solidsteel (made in Italy) racks from Selby audio. They are absolutely gorgeous ... but even with 20% Black Friday discount they are $750 ... I just cant justify it. Any suggestions? I had a quick look at ebay and there are made in China items that look very similar for 1/4 the price or better. Any happy customers willing to recommend anything? You are fortunate that you live in Adelaide as a member and a great friend here will make you a superb quality custom rack in whatever configuration you like. he also happens to be one of the best people on the planet........ Contact @Grizzly for further discussion 2 Link to post Share on other sites
gregmacc 22 Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 OK ... will do ... Link to post Share on other sites
cafe67 3,911 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Failing that, check your gumtree for Lovan shelves. Link to post Share on other sites
gregmacc 22 Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 Hmmmm ... Lovan ... they look nice ... any more affordable than Solidsteel though? ... nothing on Gumtree ATM. Link to post Share on other sites
darth vader 1,249 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 serious racks do require serious money. Justification is very subjective and often boils down to "do you enjoy your stereo".... give @Grizzly a call. don't tell your wife 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzly 2,686 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Chances are I could help, I’m in Bridgewater if that’s convenient 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PKay 2,178 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Being the happy recipient of some speaker stands that Anthony made I can recommend that you have a chat. Pricing was very good and considering the quality of the end product it was more than reasonable. Excellent workmanship and very honest to deal with. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
gregmacc 22 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Confession time ... I eventually swallowed my pride and went for the Solidsteel items ... my price expectations were initially VERY unrealistic ... many thanks to @Gr11zzly for his gracious correspondence. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
andyr 5,748 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 46 minutes ago, gregmacc said: Confession time ... I eventually swallowed my pride and went for the Solidsteel items ... my price expectations were initially VERY unrealistic ... many thanks to @Gr11zzly for his gracious correspondence. So what's wrong with Bunnings laminated-bamboo shelves supported by concrete blocks? Andy Link to post Share on other sites
H.E. Pennypacker 1,177 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 2 hours ago, andyr said: So what's wrong with Bunnings laminated-bamboo shelves supported by concrete blocks? Andy First day of setup after a 10 year absence from hifi... worked a treat until I knew what size stand I needed Link to post Share on other sites
andyr 5,748 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, furtherpale said: First day of setup after a 10 year absence from hifi... worked a treat until I knew what size stand I needed That's ma man! However, you scrimped, using those laminate shelves! The 'audiophile' version - using laminated bamboo shelves - will sound better. Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hiya 60 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Tivoli Hifi have a great setup for their Mcintosh room with all equipment supported on shelving supported with lightweight blocks like these available from bunnings 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bzr 900 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Australian hardwood sleepers or solid planks are the best I've owned, bar none. We live in a land that is abundant in some of the finest timber for this purpose. Fancy racks,...meh! Link to post Share on other sites
agisthos 221 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I custom built my own stackable rack using 2" thick Canadian maple platforms from Timbernation in the US. I had the rack bars made from solid brass rods, done by a computer CNC machinist in Wingfield SA. I also had different size spare rods made, so if you get a tall or short amplifier you can raise or lower the height of a shelf to suit. Total cost to do this type of rack now would probably be about 2k. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest vagabond Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 On 04/12/2019 at 1:11 PM, gregmacc said: Confession time ... I eventually swallowed my pride and went for the Solidsteel items ... my price expectations were initially VERY unrealistic ... many thanks to @Gr11zzly for his gracious correspondence. Solidsteel racks are very well made - I bought a couple of S5-5 units recently - and I reckon they will hold their value reasonably well if you ever need to move them on. Also it turned out they were quite a bit of fun to put together. Link to post Share on other sites
pulinap 1,245 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 4 hours ago, vagabond said: Solidsteel racks are very well made - I bought a couple of S5-5 units recently - and I reckon they will hold their value reasonably well if you ever need to move them on. Also it turned out they were quite a bit of fun to put together. I have 4 Solidsteel racks.... Link to post Share on other sites
MattyW 2,086 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 I'm using one of these for my home theatre setup + guitar amps + karaoke gear https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SAMSON-SRK-12-EQUIPMENT-RACK-ON-WHEELS-12RU/290675007141?epid=1965916779&hash=item43ad949ea5:g:8icAAOSwFgNdTdFb&frcectupt=true The trick was finding a rack mount AVR that didn't cost an arm and a leg. I got the Tascam PA-R100. I only needed 5.1 Link to post Share on other sites
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