Paging Steve Toy and all you rack pros..

Posted by: andy c on 07 December 2003

Hi,
Just putting me Mana back together (5 shelf amp rack on soundbase)later and need to know which order the kit goes in for best:
Top to bottom:
Linn TT (obviously!)
CXD2?
102 pre?
hi-cap/Napsc?
180.

I can use the base if need be but would think better off keeping stuff on the rack itself..

ta for any suggestions (other than swapping the Mana!)
andy c

Posted on: 07 December 2003 by andy c

Hi Alex,
Long time no gag LOL!
Nope not had chance yet to do the rack thing - have just put the mains in so thought I'd wait 3 months or so before doing the comparison.

Am still keen on the 282/XPS2 upgrade but may well have to borrow again from the dealer now the mains may well have changed.

regards,
andy c

Posted on: 07 December 2003 by Nick Riley

I was just about to ask a similiar question.
Currently have the following on Hutter in this order:
CDX2
202
200
HI-CAP

(Also - NAPSC, AV2, 150 and 175 but kept separate)

I have just ordered an XPS2 (and a further element for the Hutter). What is the best spot to put the XPS2 in. Before I get anyone telling me to buy another Hutter Base, space constraints will not allow this at the moment!

Nick.

Posted on: 07 December 2003 by Steve Toy

Andy,

You need a space of at least four inches between your brain and brawn components. Mana is a tricky one because you don't want to leave an empty shelf that will resonate without the deadening quality of a box upon it.

I'm not terribly good at optimising kit on Mana racks so I'll bow out on this one.

Regards,

Steve.

Posted on: 07 December 2003 by andy c

Steve,
Appreciate your honesty on this one and can see you point re the 4".
I do intend to get the brains/brawn spilt next year - hence the comments you may have seen elsewhere by me re Fraim v Mana...

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

andy c