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GroovySauce
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How Much Vertical Rack Space For an Amp?
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.
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Reply #1 - 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.
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Reply #2 - 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.
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Reply #3 - 01/17/20 at 15:05:20
 
Here's a poor photo to give you aI idea. Sorry quality is so poor.
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Reply #4 - 01/17/20 at 18:40:55
 
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Reply #5 - 01/17/20 at 23:00:03
 
Yep, that’s the ticket.
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Reply #6 - 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 Smiley
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Reply #7 - 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.
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Reply #8 - 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.
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Reply #9 - 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.
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Reply #10 - 08/18/20 at 10:15:07
 
They can be mounted horizontally or vertically...
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Reply #11 - 08/18/20 at 10:18:21
 
To provide power to an entire rack of servers and other equipment .
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Reply #12 - 08/18/20 at 10:19:28
 
Thanks for addressing this topic. I was looking for the information regarding the same Prepaid Gift Balance.
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