affordable & elegant system support ?
Posted by: Alco on 28 June 2002
Hi Y'all,
I'm searching for a new system support.
I'm tired of my old Sound-Factory "Tripod" rack.
The reason is: - you can't hide the wires.
- the (2)shelves are too far apart
- the bottom shelf is too low
- it looks kinda dull. (black with rough black fibre boards.
Now, ofcourse I checked out all the internet sites referring to HiFi furniture.
Most of the furniture is only available in (minimum) a 4 shelf support, or only in silver/glass.
The only supports that I do like is the German brand "Creactiv", but there seems to be not even one dealer in my area who's selling it.
(found out there's only 1 in Holland)
Ofcourse the Fraim is the best and also looks georgeous to me, but imho the price is ridiculous.
(Is Naim trying to scare of the common people, and aiming for the more welthy, millionaire's club of people ?!)
Target was the only company who had enough choice, and they had exactly the right piece of furniture for me, for resonable prices. (but...as you probably know...Target is no more!)
But....after getting sick and tired of searching for the system support that meet my requirements, (thinking it doesn't excist) I came around two Dutch magazines called "the Homestudio" in which every month a guy with a passion for music/HiFi person gets interviewed, including pics of his system.
Now, in two episodes of this magazine, I saw a guys system placed in a simple IKEA bedroom table(!)
Imho, it looks rather elegant and it has just the right amount of shelves I need (only 2) and the right dimensions) Available in 4 different (wood) feneers. It's lighweight and stable and the price is very low at only 20,- UKP!
Would it be a downgrade from my SF 'Tripod' support ?
Ofcourse, those small wheels would be replaced by spikes!!
Whatta guys think ?
Greetings,
Alco
I'm searching for a new system support.
I'm tired of my old Sound-Factory "Tripod" rack.
The reason is: - you can't hide the wires.
- the (2)shelves are too far apart
- the bottom shelf is too low
- it looks kinda dull. (black with rough black fibre boards.
Now, ofcourse I checked out all the internet sites referring to HiFi furniture.
Most of the furniture is only available in (minimum) a 4 shelf support, or only in silver/glass.
The only supports that I do like is the German brand "Creactiv", but there seems to be not even one dealer in my area who's selling it.
(found out there's only 1 in Holland)
Ofcourse the Fraim is the best and also looks georgeous to me, but imho the price is ridiculous.
(Is Naim trying to scare of the common people, and aiming for the more welthy, millionaire's club of people ?!)
Target was the only company who had enough choice, and they had exactly the right piece of furniture for me, for resonable prices. (but...as you probably know...Target is no more!)
But....after getting sick and tired of searching for the system support that meet my requirements, (thinking it doesn't excist) I came around two Dutch magazines called "the Homestudio" in which every month a guy with a passion for music/HiFi person gets interviewed, including pics of his system.
Now, in two episodes of this magazine, I saw a guys system placed in a simple IKEA bedroom table(!)
Imho, it looks rather elegant and it has just the right amount of shelves I need (only 2) and the right dimensions) Available in 4 different (wood) feneers. It's lighweight and stable and the price is very low at only 20,- UKP!
Would it be a downgrade from my SF 'Tripod' support ?
Ofcourse, those small wheels would be replaced by spikes!!
Whatta guys think ?
Greetings,
Alco
Hi Y'all,
Thanx for all ya replies,
Well, this is one example how personal this matter actually is.
I like the looks of Quadraspire quite a lot!
(and I don't like the looks of Hutter)
In fact, some years ago when I had a simple setup consisting of Cyrus SL amp and a Cyrus dAD1 CD-player, I tried a (demo) cherry Quadraspire support, just because I liked the looks of it and the nice, high quality veneer.
I was surprised that it actually really did make a difference in sonic terms, even with such modest equipment.
About Mana: It looks HORRIBLE,imho. Way too industrial. In fact, I don't like racks with lots of metal and/or glass.
So....Stands Unique is also out of the question.
Another problem is....I don't live in good ol' Britain,but in Holland. Over here 99% of the HiFi stores only stock brands like Atacama,Apollo,Solid Steel or Soundstyle.
Most of these brand only have supports that start with 4 shelves. I only need 2. (3 would also be fine)
Damn,...why did Target have to leave...!?!?
(The had just the right stuff for me)
The most simple and afforable perfect support for me, would be the classic 80's SO 'table'. But they never show up on the Dutch SH market.
O,well I won't give up. one day I'll probably find a support that meets my requirements.
or I'll just check out the IKEA 'Corras'. It won't hurt my wallet for only 20,- UKP
regards,
Alco
Thanx for all ya replies,
quote:
One of Alco's main requirements is for the rack to look elegant. The general concensus is that the Quadraspire looks bloody awful
Well, this is one example how personal this matter actually is.
I like the looks of Quadraspire quite a lot!
(and I don't like the looks of Hutter)
In fact, some years ago when I had a simple setup consisting of Cyrus SL amp and a Cyrus dAD1 CD-player, I tried a (demo) cherry Quadraspire support, just because I liked the looks of it and the nice, high quality veneer.
I was surprised that it actually really did make a difference in sonic terms, even with such modest equipment.
About Mana: It looks HORRIBLE,imho. Way too industrial. In fact, I don't like racks with lots of metal and/or glass.
So....Stands Unique is also out of the question.
Another problem is....I don't live in good ol' Britain,but in Holland. Over here 99% of the HiFi stores only stock brands like Atacama,Apollo,Solid Steel or Soundstyle.
Most of these brand only have supports that start with 4 shelves. I only need 2. (3 would also be fine)
Damn,...why did Target have to leave...!?!?
(The had just the right stuff for me)
The most simple and afforable perfect support for me, would be the classic 80's SO 'table'. But they never show up on the Dutch SH market.
O,well I won't give up. one day I'll probably find a support that meets my requirements.
or I'll just check out the IKEA 'Corras'. It won't hurt my wallet for only 20,- UKP
regards,
Alco
Hi Tuan,
Thanx for your reply, but imho BASE looks just a lot like the Tripod I'm using right now.
(so, to me it doesn't look as good as, for example, Quadraspire and also a BASE rack is too open, so I'd still see all the cables.)
I think I'll go for a Quadraspire or that IKEA 'Corras' table.
but first things first...I just ordered a new PC this afternoon, so I'll have to slow down and 'recover' from that financial 'punch in tha face'. Damn, I could've bought 2 QS supports for that money...
My PC is begging me to burry it, it's old and tired and giving errors all the time.
Thanx, Y'all
As soon as I do buy a new system support I'll post a picture in a new thread.
regards,
Alco
Thanx for your reply, but imho BASE looks just a lot like the Tripod I'm using right now.
(so, to me it doesn't look as good as, for example, Quadraspire and also a BASE rack is too open, so I'd still see all the cables.)
I think I'll go for a Quadraspire or that IKEA 'Corras' table.
but first things first...I just ordered a new PC this afternoon, so I'll have to slow down and 'recover' from that financial 'punch in tha face'. Damn, I could've bought 2 QS supports for that money...
My PC is begging me to burry it, it's old and tired and giving errors all the time.
Thanx, Y'all
As soon as I do buy a new system support I'll post a picture in a new thread.
regards,
Alco
Hi Sproggle,
I'm sure this is the table we're talking about:
Greetings,
Alco
I'm sure this is the table we're talking about:
Greetings,
Alco
Nice picture I must say Arthur!
I know that the Fraim would probably be the best in sonic terms.
I also like the looks of the Fraim, but imho it's price is ridiculous.
I'd have to pay about 1954,- euro for a 3 shelve Fraim support.
My maximum budget is about 1/4th of that!
I can't imagine the Fraim beying worth that huge price.
(ok, I haven't tried so I can't judge it, I can almost hear you say)
It's just as with the CDX. It's a hell of a CD-player,and I like it a lot, but I would never ever have paid the full price for it. It's definitely not worth 3900,- euro,imho. Same goes for the Fraim.
I would love to get my hands on one of these old SO tables though.
They're just the kinda thing I'm looking for.
A small, affordable(!),simple and good system support, that meets all my requirements.
(Yes, I even find 'em good looking in a way)
regards,
Alco
[This message was edited by Alco on SUNDAY 30 June 2002 at 20:30.]
[This message was edited by Alco on SUNDAY 30 June 2002 at 20:30.]
[This message was edited by Alco on SUNDAY 30 June 2002 at 20:31.]
I know that the Fraim would probably be the best in sonic terms.
I also like the looks of the Fraim, but imho it's price is ridiculous.
I'd have to pay about 1954,- euro for a 3 shelve Fraim support.
My maximum budget is about 1/4th of that!
I can't imagine the Fraim beying worth that huge price.
(ok, I haven't tried so I can't judge it, I can almost hear you say)
It's just as with the CDX. It's a hell of a CD-player,and I like it a lot, but I would never ever have paid the full price for it. It's definitely not worth 3900,- euro,imho. Same goes for the Fraim.
I would love to get my hands on one of these old SO tables though.
They're just the kinda thing I'm looking for.
A small, affordable(!),simple and good system support, that meets all my requirements.
(Yes, I even find 'em good looking in a way)
regards,
Alco
[This message was edited by Alco on SUNDAY 30 June 2002 at 20:30.]
[This message was edited by Alco on SUNDAY 30 June 2002 at 20:30.]
[This message was edited by Alco on SUNDAY 30 June 2002 at 20:31.]
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I know that Mike Sae - on his informative web site - spoke positively of his experience with a Lack under his Planar 3
FWIW, my Planar 3 sounds better on a suitably spiked Lack than on the top shelf of my Mana rack. Honestly.
Mike is waaaaay beyond bollocks such as credibility 