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Post by Priapulus on Jul 31, 2022 10:10:06 GMT -5
I'm rebuilding my setup, and would like to put my three amplifiers and XMC-2 into a nice rack. I'd be grateful for any advice, especially about: - how to do it? - where to buy? - what to buy? - not ugly (it's in the room) - doesn't need front or back doors? - Big heavy wheels so I can get to the back to rewire ( or I can make a dolly for it) - compact as possible  |
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Post by LCSeminole on Jul 31, 2022 17:34:56 GMT -5
Are you looking for an in wall rack mounting system like Middle Atlantic or are you interested in a rack brand like Solid Steel or Salamander Designs
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Post by Priapulus on Jul 31, 2022 17:55:44 GMT -5
Are you looking for an in wall rack mounting system like Middle Atlantic or are you interested in a rack brand like Solid Steel or Salamander Designs I'm thinking like a free-standing box on wheels. My linear amps are very heavy: I may be better off without wheels, and set it on a custom dolly with heavy casters. I need to be able to pull it out and get to the cabling at the back.  |
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Post by LCSeminole on Jul 31, 2022 18:13:15 GMT -5
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Post by novisnick on Jul 31, 2022 18:38:11 GMT -5
Absolutely Sanus! I couldn’t see what I was purchasing but I did see a short rack from a distance. I purchased their biggest rack for what I thought was stupid money. I’m doing this once so just do it were my thoughts. I’m so unbelievably thrilled with my purchase. Overbuilt is such an understatement. Things I never would have thought of untill it came to mind . They thought this all the way through. What a great piece of gear at a reasonable price. Buy once cry once, but the crying won’t last very long. Buy one with more shelves then you think you need.  |
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Post by novisnick on Jul 31, 2022 18:41:14 GMT -5
Are you looking for an in wall rack mounting system like Middle Atlantic or are you interested in a rack brand like Solid Steel or Salamander Designs I'm thinking like a free-standing box on wheels. My linear amps are very heavy: I may be better off without wheels, and set it on a custom dolly with heavy casters. I need to be able to pull it out and get to the cabling at the back. View AttachmentMy tall rack is pretty easy to move even though its full of gear. |
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Post by geebo on Jul 31, 2022 19:39:42 GMT -5
+1 for the Sanus. I've had the 27RU model for years now.
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Post by LCSeminole on Jul 31, 2022 20:18:49 GMT -5
+1 for the Sanus. I've had the 27RU model for years now. The 27U rack I linked to is $995, to me that is affordable. That makes me stop and take notice as well, though it wouldn’t work for me in my living room/home theater. |
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Post by geebo on Jul 31, 2022 20:36:01 GMT -5
+1 for the Sanus. I've had the 27RU model for years now. The 27U rack I linked to is $995, to me that is affordable. That makes me stop and take notice as well, though it wouldn’t work for me in my living room/home theater. Here's my loaded up Sanus.  |
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Post by Priapulus on Jul 31, 2022 20:58:36 GMT -5
Any assembly advice? Like how much space should I have between amplifiers for cooling? etc...
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Post by geebo on Jul 31, 2022 21:06:34 GMT -5
Any assembly advice? Like how much space should I have between amplifiers for cooling? etc... You should leave at least one RU between the hotter running components. The Sanus rack pictured is closed on all four side with a glass door on the front so so additional cooling may be desirable. The Sanus has a place to install a 3RU rack fan in the top to pull air up from the bottom and out the top. I also have some ACInfinity 2RU rack fans installed that turn on when things get too warm but I think a good one in the top would suffice. And also keep the heavy stuff down low. |
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Post by LCSeminole on Jul 31, 2022 21:20:48 GMT -5
The 27U rack I linked to is $995, to me that is affordable. That makes me stop and take notice as well, though it wouldn’t work for me in my living room/home theater. Here's my loaded up Sanus.  Now that’s what I call metallurgical eye candy!!! LOL |
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Post by novisnick on Jul 31, 2022 23:43:34 GMT -5
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