konut;598431 Wrote:
ABSOLUTELY! I mount all of my components on old guitars and violins.
+1 except that a patina of solid silver is required between each layer
of crushed instrument. I find any amount over .42 mm produces unwanted
brilliance. Amounts less than .40 produce a clashing sound
twheatley;598693 Wrote:
bought the atacama rack. Not sure I'm that happy - the glass seems to
vibrate a huge amount, though not audibly. What is audible is the
increased sibilance which is very disappointing. Also somewhat
surprising as I'm not using anything mechanical.
Looks like the
If (if) you're worried about vibration then consider having the
equipment away from the loudspeakers e.g. behind the listening
position. (If you're using dipole speakers between the speakers is
probably fine though - they don't radiate sideways much.)
I have experienced vibrations making a
I have a wide, low rack between my speakers with heavy tempered glass
shelves on rubber washers on a steel and wood open frame. Works great,
no vibrations whatsoever. I got it for $120 from BJ's, hah!
I have one window (out of five) that vibrates/rattles at some low bass
frequencies. I have a
Henry66;598911 Wrote:
I got it for $120 from BJ's, hah!
For a horrified moment I read that as something very different to how
it was intended. I guess I must just have a dirty mind
I have the Podium from HiFi Racks. I wouldn't describe myself as an
audiophile - I just got them because I
bought the atacama rack. Not sure I'm that happy - the glass seems to
vibrate a huge amount, though not audibly. What is audible is the
increased sibilance which is very disappointing. Also somewhat
surprising as I'm not using anything mechanical.
Thinking a) either room correct again or b) go
twheatley;598693 Wrote:
Also, how much space should typically be left above power amps? 5cm?
There is no typical amount. Its what is needed for the specific Amp IE
is it Class A or Class D, because there is a big difference between
what is needed air wise. How many watts? External or
Glass has the potential to vibrate. I stick with wood.
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On 12/30/2010 10:22 AM, konut wrote:
Glass has the potential to vibrate. I stick with wood.
The stuff that they use to make guitars and violins?
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konut;598319 Wrote:
Glass has the potential to vibrate. I stick with wood.
Depends on the glass and how it is used/secured. Waterfall Audio
Speakers are actually made with all glass cabinets.
Another thing to consider is what is going on the shelf. If its just
electronics like Amp, Pre-Amp,
On 30/12/10 15:22, konut wrote:
Glass has the potential to vibrate. I stick with wood.
I think you'll find that pretty much *everything* has the potential to
vibrate.
R.
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I find that heavy hifi stuff with rubber feets damps the glass shelves
pretty good, from emitting any sound.
yes you can hear furniture but by acoustical means not only the hifi
rack I have the book cases filled with books in my listening room and
no large closed cabinets *they* resonate. I once
pfarrell;598334 Wrote:
On 12/30/2010 10:22 AM, konut wrote:
Glass has the potential to vibrate. I stick with wood.
The stuff that they use to make guitars and violins?
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ABSOLUTELY! I mount all of my components on old guitars and violins.
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konut;598431 Wrote:
ABSOLUTELY! I mount all of my components on old guitars and violins.
Acoustic or electric or both?
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twheatley;598094 Wrote:
anyone have any experience here? Was thinking about the Hi fi Racks
Podium (solid, dense wood) or the Atacama Equinox SE (glass).
thanks as ever!
I have used and use both wood and glass shelves.
My main stereo rack has a steel frame with some type of composite
anyone have any experience here? Was thinking about the Hi fi Racks
Podium (solid, dense wood) or the Atacama Equinox SE (glass).
thanks as ever!
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Which do you think will look better? That's how I'd decide.
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