Need help finding a COOL AV rack

[Cherian]

As most of you know I'm in the process of building a 2 channel system. I need a place to rest all my components. What I’m looking for is an AV rack. It should be very modern in design (ie COOL). It should also be well built and functional. I need space for a maximum of 4 components. My budget is around $800.00. Post your ideas. I have something like this in mind.

Thanks

Cherian

 

[Bernard]

How about something like this, found at http://show.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fdm.pl?0&1&adlr&Adona_corporation&1&&& I think the one in your picture is made by finite elemente of Germany, i.e. pricey.

 

[Cherian]

I like it!!! Keep them coming.

Thanks

 

[Bernard]

Okay, how about this one, which you can get in different colours? This link also has the racks in your picture: http://www.finite-elemente.de/en/products/segment_x

 

[Bernard]

There is a whole host of racks by Sanus, etc, with glass shelves. They look good but I have heard of at least a couple of hi-fi manufacturers who have said that you should not use glass under their components.

 

[Rich]

I have a Bell'ogetti A/V rack that I am not using anymore. You can have it for the cost of shipping if you want it. It is all metal and has six adjustable shelves. I have attached a picture that I pulled off the web. It is a poor picture, but you get the idea.

 

[johnwa]

I have two sets of these (never used) Adona racks which I paid about $825 for each. Don't have the boxes as I was doing exactly what you are thinking of for my 2 channel set up but the wife saw them and said they go to storage and made me buy "real furniture".

If you pass the spouse factor, I will give you a good price if you are interested. You can find them on Audiogon or on the Adona site. They are aluminum frames with black granite. They look exactly like this:

 

[Cherian]

John,

I may take you up on your offer. This is what Im looking for. The "Man Cave" is mine to do with as I please. :rocker: I will be moving the first week in December. I will keep you posted and what I do.

Thanks again!!!!

Cherian

 

[DTB300]

Adona stands are great and I have always recommended them here, though you do have to like the industrial or modern look of them. The company is just down the street from me. I also like the BDI Axis 8026 rack too.

 

[MiTT]

I'm a big fan of the Rix Rax Hoodoo - but it's a wee bit over your budget...

 

[johnwa]

Just let me know Cherian if you want to try to do something but I thought I had the green light to do what I wish to my "man cave" but after gleeful serach, delight in the purchase, and then work in assembly I was given some altenative advice. I know have another Salamander cabinet which is okay but I really wanted to use these things. Look em up on the Adona site under AV45CS3.

 

[Wardsweb]

Check out this link and knock yourself out.

http://www.standsandmounts.com

 

[David Matz]

If you are design conscious, these 2 companies make very cool, modern looking stuff:

- Spectral
- pARTicular

 

[Faithdies]

Salamander Designs makes really cool stuff. You can create your own stands on their website. Not quite as modern as those other companies but both good looking and practical.

www.salamanderdesigns.com

 

[Cherian]

This may be the one!!! Thoughts!!! Thanks Dave!

 

[johnwa]

It certainly is unique and I maybe biased as I would love to sell you my Adona's but I actually prefer them to what you show. I like the rack Tim showed even better but the advantage of the Adona is you can elect to stack the componets or have them as stand alone, side by side, or whatever.

That said with your componets (probably the coolest I have seen together in a long time) you could use cinder blocks and plywood and they would look great.

 

[Bernard]

I have two sets of these (never used) Adona racks which I paid about $825 for each. Don't have the boxes as I was doing exactly what you are thinking of for my 2 channel set up but the wife saw them and said they go to storage and made me buy "real furniture".

If you pass the spouse factor, I will give you a good price if you are interested. You can find them on Audiogon or on the Adona site. They are aluminum frames with black granite. They look exactly like this:

I have stackable racks from Atlantis, and while I do like them, I'm not pleased with them when stacked as they do not seem to be as immovable as I would like, so I do not use them stacked. That said, they are far cheaper than the stuff from Adona. I do like the look of the Adona of which I posted a picture in an earlier post.

 

[Bernard]

This may be the one!!! Thoughts!!! Thanks Dave!

I don't think it looks very sturdy - the support poles look very thin. I agree with johnwa that the Adonas look better.

 

[Joey_V]

I don't think it looks very sturdy - the support poles look very thin. I agree with johnwa that the Adonas look better.

Adonas ftw.

 

[Thai]

Circuit City has some very nice modern racks: http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Stan...48/link/ref/link/ref/rpem/ccd/categorylist.do

The Z-line designs are nice and affordable.

This is the one i have: http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Z-Li...32901/catOid/-12892/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do