Stylish, High-Performance Italian-Design Four-Shelf Rack
Solidsteel's four-shelf S3-4 rack is an ideal fit for the majority of music lovers. The number of shelves, the height of the rack, and the high-performance features at an affordable price make the S3-4 an irresistible package. And if you're a vinyl junkie, you'll appreciate the fact that the top platform is great for your turntable.
The S3-4 provides a nice step up from S2 Series racks, thanks to S3 Series enhancements. These include support tubes containing damping material for added resonance control plus an increase in weight capacity of 132 lb. per shelf versus 110 lb. per shelf for S2 Series racks.
Additionally, the S3-4 rack provides a bottom shelf (shelf #4) with 9.6" of usable height compare to 8.9" between the other shelves, allowing you to use the bottom shelf for a larger component or even a stack of gear.
Supports a System's Worth of Components
The S3-4 holds a system's worth of components. The outer dimensions are 35.6" high, 23" wide, and 16.9" deep. The top platform has a usable width of 23" and usable depth of 16.9". The usable shelf width of shelves #2, #3, and #4 is 19.7" with a usable depth of 16.9". The usable height between shelves #1 and #2, and between #2 and #3 is 8.9" - and between shelves #3 and #4 is 9.6". The assembled rack weighs 59.2 lb.
New S3 Series Enhancements
The new S3 Series draws inspiration from decades of production of the popular Series 3, Series 5, and Series 6 racks. For over twenty years, Solidsteel engineers have studied these series in terms of materials and overall design with results culminating in the latest and greatest S3 racks. These new racks also draw upon technology developed for Solidsteel's flagship Hyperspike product line.
Solid Shelving and 'Filled' Aluminum Supports
A good equipment rack is as essential as good cables, a powerful amplifier, and a revealing turntable. Because no matter how much you spend on your gear, you're wasting your money if your gear isn't resting on a support mechanism that provides isolation, rock-solid stability, and vibration-free performance.
The S3-4 boasts rigid MDF shelves and new, non-welded aluminum tubular supports. Aluminum is lighter than steel, ridiculously strong, non-magnetic, and an excellent damping material. By eliminating welding from the equation, S2 racks eliminate resonances that develop in hollow welded posts. Unwanted energy and vibrations cannot seep into your rack.
And speaking of damping, the aluminum tubular supports are filled with damping material to reduce resonance and room vibrations that can compromise the quality of music reproduction. Solidsteel's adjustable stainless steel spike feet are included for another degree of isolation and to provide convenient leveling. Protective floor discs are also included.
Elegant Italian Design
Solidsteel S3 Series audio racks are designed in Italy and feature elegant Italian design with clean lines that blend in with any aesthetic. Say goodbye to clunky looking racks and say "ciao" to unstinting stability and precise imaging for new levels of audiophile fulfillment.
