Time to upgrade My component rack

[TheFactor]

Yes its time so my little Pioneer elite 94 needs a new home along with my Sony 550 bluray player and possibly a Emotiva RPA 2 OR XPA 2 so as you know there pretty beefy. I want to go with a seperate component rack .My rack now the shelf is on a angle because of the weight of my 94 and it makes me a little uneasy although its been like that since day one it bothers me. http://www.racksandstands.com/StudioTech-PS-4-B-B-SO0002.htmlWhat do you guys think of this one ? I want something solid and probably between 2 and 300 dollars . So any suggestions would be great and I prefer black so it will blend in well with everything, Thanks in Advance

 

[Adam]

I've read good things about StudioTech furniture, and I have considered buying some myself. I like the model that you are considering.

You can get that stand directly from StudioTech for the same price, so I'd suggest that you compare the return policies between them and RacksandStands. Unless you buy Return Protection from R&S, you pay a restocking fee along with shipping fees - StudioTech just makes you cover the return shipping.

 

[jostenmeat]

I've recommended studio tech MODULAR racks more times than I can possibly remember.

The rack is $199 shipped. If you don't like the wire mgmt backs, don't use them. I don't.

I bought two, and split them unevenly, a tall one for HT, and short one for stereo.

You could also order more shelving when needed. There are also 5 different lengths available for posts, if you ever needed.

It's the future proof rack, sorta. The one PIA is if you wanted to add or remove a shelf, you have to remove all equipment to flip it upside down.

On my HT rack, I use a 70lb amp on the bottom, 52lb receiver acting as pre above it, and various ancillaries above that . . .

p.s. I also didn't connect the short legs at the very bottom of either of my racks.

 

[TheFactor]

I've read good things about StudioTech furniture, and I have considered buying some myself. I like the model that you are considering.

You can get that stand directly from StudioTech for the same price, so I'd suggest that you compare the return policies between them and RacksandStands. Unless you buy Return Protection from R&S, you pay a restocking fee along with shipping fees - StudioTech just makes you cover the return shipping.

Thats a good point and didnt even consider the return aspect of it , thanks.

 

[TheFactor]

I've recommended studio tech MODULAR racks more times than I can possibly remember.

The rack is $199 shipped. If you don't like the wire mgmt backs, don't use them. I don't.

I bought two, and split them unevenly, a tall one for HT, and short one for stereo.

You could also order more shelving when needed. There are also 5 different lengths available for posts, if you ever needed.

It's the future proof rack, sorta. The one PIA is if you wanted to add or remove a shelf, you have to remove all equipment to flip it upside down.

On my HT rack, I use a 70lb amp on the bottom, 52lb receiver acting as pre above it, and various ancillaries above that . . .

p.s. I also didn't connect the short legs at the very bottom of either of my racks.

Yes thats a nice rack to and 50 dollars less but what I really like is the bottom shelf has a 9 inch height for more clearance and breathing room . Great suggestion

 

[TheFactor]

Found it at Amazon to but it says may not ship for up to 5 days after order but its under 170 shipped but I hate waiting ughhhhhhhhhhh lol http://www.amazon.com/Black-Silver-Fidelity-4-Shelf-System/dp/B000165NY6/ref=sr_1_1?

 

[Adam]

Found it at Amazon to but it says may not ship for up to 5 days after order but its under 170 shipped but I hate waiting ughhhhhhhhhhh lol http://www.amazon.com/Black-Silver-Fidelity-4-Shelf-System/dp/B000165NY6/ref=sr_1_1?

Two things:
1. Do you have Amazon Prime? How quick is the shipping from the other places? The total delivery time might be similar.
2. That's the black and silver version, which you probably noticed. I mention it because I thought that you wanted all black.

 

[Adam]

UPDATE: Although it's $187, it's all black and it's in stock at Amazon - link here.

 

[TheFactor]

Ok next question is everything I have is black but the stainless or silver looks sweet on this rack. Which one do you guys think will look the best heres the silver http://common.csnstores.com/StudioTech-Hi-Fidelity-Series:-24-Wide-4-Shelf-Modular-Audio-Rack-Black/-Silver-Legs~img~SO~SO0077_l.jpg and heres the black http://common.csnstores.com/StudioTech-Hi-Fidelity-Series:-24-Wide-4-Shelf-Modular-Audio-Rack-Black/-Black-Legs~img~SO~SO0131_m.jpg

 

[TheFactor]

Two things:
1. Do you have Amazon Prime? How quick is the shipping from the other places? The total delivery time might be similar.
2. That's the black and silver version, which you probably noticed. I mention it because I thought that you wanted all black.

The Silvers cheaper but I like it , im not sure though because black would go better with everything I have I think .

 

[TheFactor]

UPDATE: Although it's $187, it's all black and it's in stock at Amazon - link here.

Nice find BTW and thankyou

 

[Adam]

You're just trying to sway us, aren't you - showing the silver one on hardwood with components but the black one just hanging in space?

Sounds to me like you have you answer. You think that the silver looks sweet, right? Bam...done.

The real question is - can you wait another couple of days to get the silver?

 

[TheFactor]

Two things:
1. Do you have Amazon Prime? I dont have Amazon prime and really dont even know what that is

 

[jostenmeat]

I use and vote black. However, I cannot remember how much reflected light in my dedicated theater meant to me when deciding. IMO, the fewer visual distractions, the better. In a movie theater, I guess the law requires having visible exit signs, but that's all you'll see.

After clicking on your photo linked in your sig, it seems all black would be consistent with the theme?

But if ya like the silver, hi ho.

 

[Adam]

I dont have Amazon prime and really dont even know what that is

Eh, if you don't have it, then it's not worth getting just for this. It costs $79/year, although I've seen free one-month promotions for it. With it, you get 2-day shipping for free, and next-day shipping for about $4. I have it and love it.

EDIT: I think that this link here will take you to a free trial. I can't say for sure because, as a member, it gives me a different message.

 

[TheFactor]

You're just trying to sway us, aren't you - showing the silver one on hardwood with components but the black one just hanging in space?

Sounds to me like you have you answer. You think that the silver looks sweet, right? Bam...done.

The real question is - can you wait another couple of days to get the silver?

LOL Actualy I tryed but the bigger picture link but wouldnt work, thats funny though because I actually thought that you guys would think I was being partial to one but yes I like the silver but the black looks good to so help me out here lol : )

 

[TheFactor]

Eh, if you don't have it, then it's not worth getting just for this. It costs $79/year, although I've seen free one-month promotions for it. With it, you get 2-day shipping for free, and next-day shipping for about $4. I have it and love it.

EDIT: I think that this link here will take you to a free trial. I can't say for sure because, as a member, it gives me a different message.

Wow thats a good deal

 

[TheFactor]

Eh, if you don't have it, then it's not worth getting just for this. It costs $79/year, although I've seen free one-month promotions for it. With it, you get 2-day shipping for free, and next-day shipping for about $4. I have it and love it.

EDIT: I think that this link here will take you to a free trial. I can't say for sure because, as a member, it gives me a different message.

Thanks Adam the link worked and im all signed up Now what ya think black or silver ? Wright now I could flip a coin lol

 

[Adam]

Thanks Adam the link worked and im all signed up Now what ya think black or silver ? Wright now I could flip a coin lol

Sweet! Did you get one month free? You'll be ordering stuff all the time now.

Oh, and as for black or silver...why not get both? Shipping is free.

 

[TheFactor]

Sweet! Did you get one month free? You'll be ordering stuff all the time now.

Oh, and as for black or silver...why not get both? Shipping is free.

Yes The one month is free and i just have to decide if I want then to automaticaly bill me when its up, its nice that they give you the option. As far as ordering stuff all the time ya your probably wright lol I hear they have great deals on blurays to Now black or silver not both