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I am interested to know what people think about simply placing my cd player and amp onto a shelf?

I hear many things about racks, glass shelving units, weight limits and the like.

I intend to place mine on a wooden, wall mounted shelf.

Is this outrageous?

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It's not outrageous, but it does mean you won't be getting the best out of it. Racks are designed specifically to minimise the vibrations reaching your sensitive hi-fi equipment and therefore get the best sound, whereas a shelf will not do this. If you've spent a reasonable amount on your setup, it's best to spend a bit more and get a reasonable rack. However, it is your decision!
 
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I am interested to know what people think about simply placing my cd player and amp onto a shelf?

I hear many things about racks, glass shelving units, weight limits and the like.

I intend to place mine on a wooden, wall mounted shelf.

Is this outrageous?

- Newby

It makes no difference to sound quality where you put them, so your shelf is just fine.
 
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professorhat:
Oh crikey, here we go again! First time I've ever heard someone say that vibrations can't affect equipment though, especially when a CD player is involved!!

A good wooden shelf fixed to a brick wall will be immune to vibrations, so no problem. My turntable is playing happily on one as I type.
 
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professorhat:
Oh crikey, here we go again! First time I've ever heard someone say that vibrations can't affect equipment though, especially when a CD player is involved!!

A good wooden shelf fixed to a brick wall will be immune to vibrations, so no problem. My turntable is playing happily on one as I type.

One how do you know it is fixed to a brick wall and two, that's rubbish...
 

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Immune to vibrations? Wow, that's an impressive shelf you have there...
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NB - it's worth noting, I didn't say it would sound terrible, I just said it wouldn't be at its best. It depends whether you want to get the best out of your equipment or not. Knowing your views on a lot of products which help you do this, it doesn't surprise me that you're not particularly bothered about this, so I'm sure a shelf is fine for you.
 

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Personally, I think as long as the shelf is quite sturdy it should be fine. I have used specialist racks (and still do) but could I say I noticed a difference?.....not really!

Don't get me wrong, I fully understand why they are used but will there be a massive difference? I doubt it. So if the shelf is what you want to use it should fine.

Just trust your ears. If it sounds fine on the shelf then enjoy your music
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"One how do you know it is fixed to a brick wall ."

OK, perhaps I should have said if you live in a shed don't use a shelf. I assumed a brick built house.

"two, that's rubbish..."

No, it works very well.
 
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SHAXOS:I put my cd player on a bean bag. No vibrations!

Now that is an idea!!! How do you get it level though?
 

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