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• I am very happy with my Sound Anchors rack… - Wellfed 22:30:47 10/05/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Best sounding rack under $1000 (no DIY please..) posted by Sterlo on October 04, 2009 at 02:55:23

  I use IKEA LÄMPLIG cutting boards for shelving with Herbies dBNeutralizer material serving as the interface between rack and shelf. My preamp rests on Super DH Cones/Squares with an additional layer of dBNeutralizer between the DH Square and beech cutting board. Sound Anchors racks are custom made to your specifications. Be sure to factor in space for the shelves and cones if you opt to go this route. I use Black Ravioli isolation pads as footers beneath my digital components. I REALLY like the tweaking flexibility available with the Sound Anchors skeletal approach.
  

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• Check out the Mapleshade Samson - MMasztal 17:54:20 10/04/09 (4)
  In Reply to: RE: Best sounding rack under $1000 (no DIY please..) posted by Sterlo on October 04, 2009 at 02:55:23

  This replaced a Grand Prix Audio stand I had been using prior.
  Cogito Ergo Credo
  
  

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  • RE: Check out the Mapleshade Samson - jedrider 08:43:17 10/05/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Check out the Mapleshade Samson posted by MMasztal on October 04, 2009 at 17:54:20

    Right on the money, as I have been surprised at how good maple butcher block is for an audio platform. I wrote up some initial findings (Project Rega) in the vinyl section when I added a layer of foamed Pergo to a butcher block, but enough is enough, right?
    

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  • Link to Mapleshade Samson Racks - RadioWonder 06:08:22 10/05/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Check out the Mapleshade Samson posted by MMasztal on October 04, 2009 at 17:54:20

    Nice looking! Three versions(Samson V1,V2,V3) and many sub-versions.
    
    Quote from site.
    "SAMSON sounds better than the most exotic welded tubing, damped layer composite, or inlaid hardwood racks costing up to $6000 (e.g., RixRacks, Zoethecus, Sound Anchor, Arcici, Billy Baggs, or Walker)."

    • Samson Racks   (Open in New Window)

    
    

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  • Am I reading you right? - bartc 20:28:06 10/04/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Check out the Mapleshade Samson posted by MMasztal on October 04, 2009 at 17:54:20

    Hey, if it works for you, that's all that matters.
    
    But replacing a Grand Prix Monaco with what is essentially a commercially produced Flexy doesn't make the slightest bit of sense to me.
    
    What am I missing here?
    

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  • RE: Check out the Mapleshade Samson - Sterlo 19:01:25 10/04/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Check out the Mapleshade Samson posted by MMasztal on October 04, 2009 at 17:54:20

    Hi,
    
    Thanks for the tip on the Mapleshade.
    
    What was it about the Mapleshade that made you choose it over the GP?
    
    Thanks
    
    Andrew
    

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• RE: Best sounding rack under $1000 (no DIY please..) - Mark W. 12:27:24 10/04/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Best sounding rack under $1000 (no DIY please..) posted by Sterlo on October 04, 2009 at 02:55:23

  Racks Make sound? I would hope for a rack that makes no sound.
  

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