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Gary Murrell
Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 590 Location: Kentucky
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Link Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:28 am Post subject: |
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that is a nice looking rack setup, they need the screw covers though
http://www.smarthome.com/8736TS.html
don't want this to sound like a sales pitch here, it was just a idea I had
the panels would be 2mm thick, custom cut for any size etc., custom engraving(checking on logos), they would be anodized aluminum only I think, I don't think the company does powder coating, of course these would need a shelf for the component, would be available in silver, black or gold
hard to put a price on them do to each one is customized, engraving is per letter, etc.
-Gary
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 17860 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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Gary Murrell
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kal Forum Administrator
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kal Forum Administrator
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Link Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:13 am Post subject: |
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So here's my stupid newb rackmount question for today:
When you use custom panels for source devices like a PS3 or Xbox or others that don't come with rackmount as an option, how exactly does the source device stay in place?
I mean, the PS3 and Xbox in the picture above are sitting on a shelf right? And then a custom cutout surround is used to make them look 'rackmounted'. But what's stopping someone from pushing the PS3 in with a finger, or when you go to insert a disc or press a button or something?
Is there some sort of way that the light/little consumer level source devices that everyone uses are fixed in place so that they don't move around?
I need to visit someone with a nice rackmounted system near me I think and take a look ...
Kal
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fuzzybee
Joined: 26 Sep 2006 Posts: 187
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Link Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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There's usually a tension bar across the top of the device, as well as a "stop" behind it.
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dc_pilgrim
Joined: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 225 Location: PA
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Link Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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I was under the impression that there is a shelf behind the faceplate. But don't have first hand knowledge.
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kal Forum Administrator
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Link Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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dc_pilgrim wrote: | I was under the impression that there is a shelf behind the faceplate. But don't have first hand knowledge. |
Yes, items like this have to sit on a shelf since there's no way to really attach them to a faceplate.
fuzzybee wrote: | There's usually a tension bar across the top of the device, as well as a "stop" behind it. |
Excellent. Makes sense. I guess when you order custom faceplates with a shelve, you get a tension bar and a stop with it.
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fuzzybee
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Link Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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Yep - at least that's how it works at my work. The tension bars we get are usually a pain in the ass to install, but they hold well.
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WanMan
Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 10273
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Link Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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Curious, if rack-mounting an ornate need? I ask this because I have everything in a closet with a RF remote to operate.
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Gary Murrell
Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 590 Location: Kentucky
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Link Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:43 am Post subject: |
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Kal, as these guys already said, the custom Middle Atlantic mounts are exactly as you described, on the rear they have tabs the stick up against the rear of the device and hold it in place in addition to the top bar, keeping it from pushing back in
for 98$ they aren't that bad of a deal
-Gary
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mack1
Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 494 Location: SARNIA
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Link Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:37 am Post subject: |
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All my equipment is rack mounted.You can also buy fans to help with the heat problems that are rack mounted.If you put your heavy amps on the bottom and your rack is supported on the sides(custom fit into the wall)I don't think the extra wieght will be a problem.I could post pictures of mine if you want
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Tedd
Joined: 18 May 2006 Posts: 156 Location: Ontario
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Link Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:27 am Post subject: |
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I bought a pc rack with five shelves for $150 out of a local newsgroup and spray painted it all black, after cutting it down
to the size I wanted.
The rack will eventually have a hinged wood trim bevel that will hide the rack screws. I expect I'll also make some
faceplates for shelf mounted gear using painted MDF surrounds, as I tend to swap out gear often.
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Axatax
Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 403
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Link Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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I'm going to revive this thread as I'm planning on racking my gear very soon.
1) I've personally rack mounted a large Cisco 6xxx-series switch, which when fully loaded weights roughly 1/4 ton, and is held in place by (IIRC) 8 screws on a two-post rail. It's hasn't gone anywhere in 6 years.
2) Kal, when you have your Anthem gear mounted, please take a picture of the racks. I'm using the A5/A2/D1-HD setup and would like to see the outcome. I have the non-rack versions, and have been debating on whether to convert the gear with official Anthem hardware, or go with 3rd party shelves. From the literature I have, it doesn't appear the Anthem stuff has rear supports for a four-post rack.
Thanks.
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 17860 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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Link Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Axatax wrote: | 2) Kal, when you have your Anthem gear mounted, please take a picture of the racks. I'm using the A5/A2/D1-HD setup and would like to see the outcome. I have the non-rack versions, and have been debating on whether to convert the gear with official Anthem hardware, or go with 3rd party shelves. From the literature I have, it doesn't appear the Anthem stuff has rear supports for a four-post rack.
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I haven't bought yet. With all of the recent high end pre-pro's coming out that can do lossless audio I'm playing the 'sitting around and waiting game' a bit before I decide to plunk down the cash.
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