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Message started by GroovySauce on 01/16/20 at 03:34:27

Title: How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
Post by GroovySauce on 01/16/20 at 03:34:27

I'm going to make a custom rack to put my turntable and all my stereo equipment on.

How much room should I leave above for a Torii and other amps?

Example with the Torii.

Manual states it's 7.75" so lets call it 8"
ZAFP 3"

So we are at 11" will 7" above that be good for ventilation an tube rolling?

18" space between the shelves seem like a lot, I would rather have extra space for ventilation and rolling tubes than too little.

The rack will be open on all sides.

Thanks for the feedback.

Title: Re: How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
Post by Showme on 01/16/20 at 15:40:28

Just an idea for you. I built an audio rack that I'm really liking. I bought a butcher block countertop 72" X 36" and cut it into 4 shelves 36" X 18" and then used 5/8" all-thread rods for the uprights. Used stainless washers and nuts above and below the shelves. It's extremely rigid and totally adjustable. Past the WAF without a problem.

Title: Re: How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
Post by GroovySauce on 01/17/20 at 00:29:20

I like that idea! I’m not sure on the final design yet so it will be a consideration.

Have photos?

The only place i can put a rack is between my speakers. Now I’m concerned that it’s going to mess with the sound stage. It will have to be tall if i want two racks with 18” of vertical space.

Title: Re: How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
Post by Showme on 01/17/20 at 15:05:20

Here's a poor photo to give you aI idea. Sorry quality is so poor.

Title: Re: How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
Post by funch on 01/17/20 at 18:40:55

https://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/flexye.html

Title: Re: How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
Post by Showme on 01/17/20 at 23:00:03

Yep, that’s the ticket.

Title: Re: How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
Post by GroovySauce on 01/18/20 at 06:20:39

Showme, That looks really slick! what are the dimensions? Would you change anything if you did it over again?

Thanks for the link :)

Title: Re: How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
Post by Showme on 01/18/20 at 14:51:41

The butcher block was 72" X 36" cut into 4 equal pieces. The all-thread rods are 36" and I believe 5/8. I drilled the holes for the rods 1/8" larger to ease the work. The stainless washers and nuts secure everything really solid. The only change I would make is I used a poly finish and I think I would oil finish the shelves if I had overs. The poly works fine though.

Title: Re: How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
Post by Radarek on 01/18/20 at 18:18:36

I made it a while ago. Took me 4 hours to do, cost just over 200 cad... 60 for countertop from ikea and 140 for hardware...1" rods... super heavy... like over 120lbs for sure.

Title: Re: How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
Post by 4krow on 01/18/20 at 19:44:23

I forgot about making something like this years ago. I used brass pipe and pipe stanchions. Kinda expensive, but that is what I would do again. really stable, just like with the rods.

Title: Re: How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
Post by Hop1per on 08/18/20 at 10:15:07

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Title: Re: How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
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Title: Re: How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
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