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Equipment Stands

      We carry a wide range of equipment stands and racks to suite most any need and budget. Here is a brief synopsis of a few of the brands we carry. Call for special pricing on all stands.

Apollo Atacama
Billy Bags Bright Star
Plateau Finite Elemente - Outstanding performance
Salamander - Our most popular racks Schroers & Schroers
Sound Anchors Standesign
Target Townshend

SALAMANDER: Our most popular line of racks, and by a wide margin, are those produced by Salamander. The Company offers two ranges, the cost-effective Archetype, and the versatile Synergy series.
           The Synergy collection (example shown at left) is exceptionally wide ranging. Here most anyone can find a rack to suit their needs. A number of styles, sizes, accessories and finish options combine to form literally hundreds of combinations. From a simple rack for a few components, to a large grouping to hold an expansive A/V system, Synergy can accommodate your needs. Video components from direct-view sets to large screen rear projectors and even plasma's can be accommodated.
          The concept behind Synergy is to allow an individual to create any level of system required to meet their needs, and do so either all at once, or piecemeal, one or two parts at a time.
              A myriad of accessories complete the Synergy range: Doors (with either glass or perforated metal inserts), side panels of various materials and finishes, drawers (with or without media dividers) and even interior lighting are all available to customize and compliment your system.
            Because the range is so broad, there is no way to even begin to describe the options available in Synergy. Thus, I invite you to visit the excellent Salamander website (click on the link at the top of this page) for detailed information and descriptions, then call us with your questions or for a price quote. Prices start at just $299

The Salamander Chameleon line was introduced to serve two needs. Provide models compatible with traditional decors and to offer products which would be easy to assemble. There are four styles in this series. They are Sonoma, a mission-influenced design sporting an American cherry finish, Hampton, a distressed black, English country look, Geneva, a medium walnut style, and Berlin, a contemporary, dark wenge wood design. All four styles come in five different sizes, two "twin" units that are 44 inches wide and differing heights and three "triples" that are about 65 inches wide and differing heights. This gives the customer 20 different choices from $1299 to $1899. These units come out of the box mostly assembled and need very little effort to complete. There are options such as wheels, media trays, cooling fans, flat-panel TV mounts, surge suppressors and even a plasma proof IR package. For more info on Salamander Chameleon click link.


           Salamander Archetype is a basic design featuring threaded steel uprights with large nuts and washers holding solid hardwood shelves in place. The beauty of this design is the ability to locate shelves any where along the uprights. Additional shelves can easily be added later.

FINITE ELEMENTE: From Germany come these superb stands that combine true audiophile performance with graceful design; a welcome blend of both form and function.
           Far more than meets the eye, Finite Elemente designs employ sophisticated mechanical principles coupled with superior quality materials to achieve their goal of a resonant-free, stable platform for components.           
            The Signature features solid Canadian Hard Rock Maple frames that support special three layer sandwich shelves. A unique four point bolt arrangement couples each shelf to solid aluminum uprights for maximum energy transfer.
           Shelves are adjustable to accommodate components of different height. 
            Two ranges are available, the Pagode Signature (pictured) and the phenomenal Pagode Master Reference. With either choice, you'll be getting one of the best performing racks available today. Prices start at $1695

PLATEAU: They look good, they offer convenience and flexibility and best of all, they're reasonably priced. With all those attributes it's hard not to give strong consideration to the Plateau stands.

  • Black or silver uprights

  • Wide range of embossed wood grain finishes: Black, Red Mahogany, Light Cherry, hammered Silver.

  • Both spikes and casters included

  • Substantial 2" x 2" metal frame

  • 3/4" thick MDF shelves

  • Easily assembled

  • XT-A4 at right $349 - $419 depending on finish

  • XT-V3 below $369 - $409

SCHROERS & SCHROERS: Little known in the U.S., Schroers &  Schroers of Berlin make the number one selling line of entertainment furniture in Europe. It’s easy to see why when you gaze upon the lovely, unique and practical designs. The build quality is outstanding, with typical German attention to detail. 
      So fanatical about quality, Schroers & Schroers has taken the expensive step by manufacturing their own glass. The glass is poured on a bed of mercury for an absolutely flat surface. Each shelf is finished with an optically perfect edge.
      Popular in their line-up is the Alphastatic. The triangular design (pictured here in Silver with clear glass shelves)) is stunning. I was surprised to find that the unit is very sturdy, and I would have no qualms about racking my gear on this stand. Alphastatic $869.00 - $1149.00 depending on finish.
      Have a look at our Schroers & Schroers page, or the Factory Website, for more information about the many styles available.

 

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