Is this thing up and running?

[timfrommass]

And do I have the pleasure of the first thread and post here?<BR><BR>-tim

[drrosen2l]

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<DIV>It appears so.</DIV><BR>
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<DIV>What shall we discuss?&nbsp; . . .&nbsp;I know, lets talk about speaker wires.</DIV><BR>
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<DIV>Drrosen2l</DIV>

[Brewza]

I didn't want to be the first to post here because I figured it would turn into mindless dribble much like this post seems to be.

[Low83]

Where's the BEER !!!'/idealbb/images/smilies/9.gif''/idealbb/images/smilies/9.gif''/idealbb/images/smilies/9.gif'

[Low83]

Is COF the first Moderator. '/idealbb/images/smilies/2.gif'

[timfrommass]

I think Brewza want's to start a fight.<BR><BR>-tim

[Elvisator]

Dribble...Dribble

[Elvisator]

Since there is no Mod, lets post a whole bunch on nudie pics.'/idealbb/images/smilies/9.gif' Whats a HT without nudie pics on the wall?'/idealbb/images/smilies/2.gif'

[AllenW]

Is it possible to cut and paste some of the previous related posts?<BR>COF didn't seem to friendly on the idea of anwsering all them questions again....'/idealbb/images/smilies/1.gif'<BR><BR>Al

[yhf074]

<blockquote style='padding-bottom:0;marginTop:0;marginBottom:0;'>----------------<BR>On 2/17/2004 2:54:41 PM AllenW wrote: <BR>Is it possible to cut and paste some of the previous related posts?<BR><BR>Al----------------</blockquote><BR><BR>Cut and paste? This is Home Theater Construction! Let's hammer and nail! '/idealbb/images/smilies/9.gif''/idealbb/images/smilies/9.gif'<BR><BR>Matt

[timfrommass]

Ok let's use this section since we requested it. I need some advice on a DIY component rack. I am not very handy, but my father is, however I'd like all of your advice on building an HT specific rack incase any of you have experience.<BR><BR>My reason for this is that all of my new audio gear should be arriving in the next couple of weeks and I was going to take my existing hand me down rack and build new shelves. However, I have decided to go with three 2-channel amps instead of one 5-channel, so it is no longer tall enough. <BR><BR>I am going to be fitting a Parasound C2 controller (height 5.875"), three Parasound A23 amps (height 4.125" each), a cable box (about 2" high), a 5 disk cd player (about 3" high), and I want to leave enough room in the DVD shelf for a Denon DVD5900 in case I decide to splurge on that this summer (height 5.5"). That is a total height for gear of 28.75 inches.<BR><BR>My next concern is the C2 weights 18lbs, the amps weight 28lbs each, and the Denon weights 28lbs. This unit will only be temporary until I find a new place, so aesthetics don't really matter much. I want it to be as simple as possible. I am basically looking for recommendations on type of material to use, thickness of shelves, space between components, bracing ideas, and any other design advice anyone can give. Thanks for your help in advance.<BR><BR>-tim

[Yesfan70]

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<DIV>How about a flexy rack Tim? I Yahooed for "flexy rack" and here is some of the links I got:</DIV><BR>
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<DIV><A href="http://www.jetcom.org/~jsb/flexirack.php">http://www.jetcom.org/~jsb/flexirack.php</A>&nbsp;(this one looked pretty cool)</DIV><BR>
<DIV><A href="http://www.geocities.com/viperaudiox/diy_flexy_rack.htm">http://www.geocities.com/viperaudiox/diy_flexy_rack.htm</A>&nbsp;(so, so. Some nice ideas)</DIV><BR>
<DIV><A href="http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/Rack.html">http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/Rack.html</A></DIV><BR>
<DIV><A href="http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html">http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html</A>&nbsp;(This page had some cool pics, plus a non'flexy style rack the owner had to build).</DIV><BR>
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<DIV>Here's the Yahoo&nbsp;page with the rest of the links:</DIV><BR>
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<DIV><A href="http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=%22flexy+rack%22&ei=UTF-8&fr=fp-tab-web-t&cop=mss&tab">http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=%22flexy+rack%22&ei=UTF-8&fr=fp-tab-web-t&cop=mss&tab</A>=</DIV><BR>
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<DIV>Wished I had found this stuff before I bought my Salamander rack. Hope this helps. </DIV>

[jstwong]

The section is up, but not fully yet - though the features that are missing are administrative in nature. But it is a start...

[timfrommass]

Thanks for the links Yesfan. Do you think one of those flexy racks will have a problem holding all the weight? <BR><BR>-tim

[Barney]

Thanks Jst........tell Wi11 thanks from all of us.......this is going to be an very interesting site. DIY in all of us........Yesfan, you need to learn to solder..

[Yesfan70]

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<DIV>My Salamander rack has a <EM>lot</EM> of gear on it to me (check out my link in my sig), and so far so good. I could have gotten the more expensive casters to hold the additional weight, but all seems to be well so far. I have thought about doing a custom flexy myself just to see if I can do it.&nbsp;It would more or less be to have a different looking&nbsp;rack than what I already have with the Salamander.</DIV><BR>
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<DIV>The cool thing about a DIY Flexy, is you can choose the hard ware. Getting thicker rods and heavier casters would probably benefit if weight is an issue. The cool thing is you can design it and have it look the way <EM>you</EM> want it instead of paying more for what is offered by a company like Salamander. And as always, that satisfaction of saying "I did that myself".http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/idealbb/images/smilies/1.gif</DIV><BR>
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<DIV>Barney, why solder when you can crimp http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/idealbb/images/smilies/2.gif? Just got my other set of connectors and more cable. I'm hoping to finish up my cables this weekend (if I'm don't have to work).</DIV><BR>
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<DIV>To be serious though, I can solder a little bit. I don't think I'm in the same league as some of the others here, but I have practiced on some old speaker wire I had&nbsp;laying around and thought I did alright. It is something I want to improve on. I have thought about changing out the internal wiring of my speakers&nbsp;to a heavier guage wire. Since they are soldered to the crossover, I would have to really&nbsp;step up my soldering abilities a bit before I felt comfortable doing it.</DIV>

[Barney]

Yesfan, I think we're going to love this thread......going to be much easier to "search"....

[jstwong]

Well, I now believe that this section is fully up and running. I'll pass the "thanks" onto the Admin. on behalf of you all.

[tomar]

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<DIV>What's the difference between this section and the HT section?&nbsp; Seems like there would be some overlap.</DIV>

[timfrommass]

This section was created so we could separate a place where it would be easy to find into and discuss specific things like acoustics, room construction, installation, DIY projects, and things like that. <BR><BR>So does it look like the flexy rack is going to be my lease expensive, most simple option?<BR><BR>-tim

[Yesfan70]

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<DIV>So true Barney. I plan on spending some time here and sinking in as much as I can.</DIV><BR>
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<DIV>To echo Tim's reply, I agree. I see the difference between here and the HT section as the difference between the General Discussion and Just Chat forums. The General Discussion is more specific as related to this site. Where as&nbsp;Just Chat is "no holds barred" anything goes. Same with the HT section. It is more generic. Everything about and related to HT, where as the HT construction is more for the DIYer, room treatment, etc.</DIV><BR>
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<DIV>And yes Tim, I think the flexy rack is right up your alley. It might be just me, but I have came across on other forums&nbsp;pics of other flexy owners and their racks are simply beautiful compared to my "overpriced" Salmander. I really wished I had went the DIY route before getting my present rack. Like the old saying, "Hindsight is 20/20....."&nbsp;</DIV>