Topping SR2 Aluminum Rack

[srkbear]

I sprang for them! They’re a perfect width and depth for the Topping d90se (middle rack). I have the iFi Neo Stream network streamer on top and the iFi Pro iCAN Signature amp on the bottom. There’s enough space above and below to allow heat to disperse.

Their only downside to me is their rather precarious floating/detached feet, that are secure once you get them all aligned, but take some futzing to get them there. Once you have all the columns set on the feet, it takes some messing around to move the unit if it isn’t lined up perfectly—they don’t scoot easily.

The headphone mounts are BRAINWAVS—they adhere via 3M tape and once set they hang on for dear life. They’re deep enough for just about any headphone.

BRAINWAVZ Hooka The All Metal Headphone Stand Hanger https://a.co/d/886WKsq

The headphone Omega stand is a knockoff of the original Sieveking version, and for 1/10 the price looks and feels perfectly premium. Some other versions have a lacquer that can stick to the leather pads of some headphones and tear off their surfaces (!), but this particular brand does not.

Wood Arch Headphone Stand (Walnut Finish) TEKLINE Model: ASONA https://a.co/d/3f21dFt

 

[srkbear]

My listening experience has been “elevated”.
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Nice! Where’d you get the cool acoustic baffles on the wall?

 

[Χ Ξ Σ]

Nice! Where’d you get the cool acoustic baffles on the wall?

Wedge Style Acoustic Foam Panels 2 Pack - 12in x 12in x 4 Inch Thick Tiles - Soundproofing Acoustic Studio Foam - Plum Color https://a.co/d/2YvkR3t

 

[Adaboy4z]

Another decent alternative are these monitor stands by Oasis. I've bought two of the long ones (42" x 10.5") and three of the short ones (16.5" x 10.5"). They're sturdy and well-made. The wood is a very dense and a heavy type of bamboo ply. Legs are solid metal. I watched Amazon for used ones and bought a couple of them for about $30 each. I use the black color for my coffee-table system and the natural color on my desktop.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H8NB2C8

The feet on the legs also fit perfectly in these anti-vibration pads:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JCMFMJ9

Thanks for that first link. It was right up my alley. It's sitting on top of a small book shelf. My tablet and wireless phone charger sit on top and E70 stack underneath!!

 

[Dr Eas]

Looks nice and all but a little expensive 220 usd for a small desktop rack, don't you think?

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I know this is dated but for under $25.00 you can get 2 monitor risers with adjustable legs and stack them. I've been using for several years and other friends also bought them. You can add silicone or felt or your preferred pads to the bottom of the legs if you want. There are other inexpensive systems like this, all under $30.00 but this was the only one with adjustable legs. https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Monitor-Adjustable-Desktop-Notebook/dp/B07DGPBHKH

 

[Snoopy]

Why not just stack amp and DAC? Just replace the rubber feet on those things with some inexpensive hifi feet. Adds enough space for air circulation.

 

[Dr Eas]

Why not just stack amp and DAC? Just replace the rubber feet on those things with some inexpensive hifi feet. Adds enough space for air circulation.

No reason you can't. I've been through several components (the original Topping A90 & D90 stack was great and easy to stack but 3 of the A90's died. So I replaced with the SingXer SA-1 and also got the xDuoo TA-20). The SingXer amp does gets pretty warm. So in my set up - see the picture, I really cannot stack these. And I added the ONE Little Bear XLR switcher... Now when you use XLR cable, access to power cords, USB... the stands let me organize them, access cables, etc. All that said, if you just have a neat combo set up, you don't need a stand. Whatever you like!

 

[Snoopy]

The Singxer only gets warm when it stays in class A mode and U have headphones that need lots of current.
I got one as well I got one as well. You could open it up and add aluminium cooling fins and cooling pads if you are into modding.

 

[Shivers]

Just got my stand, along with my new Topping PA3S which I don't have speakers for yet. Quality of stand seems very good, extremely solid for a small stand, I'm not much of a packaging person, but this was very well packaged and the outside box seemed pretty premium as far as packaging goes. Now to find some desktop speakers...

 

[staticV3]

Now to find some desktop speakers...

The Neumi Silk 4 might be worth a look: https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/neumi_silk4/

 

[Shivers]

The Neumi Silk 4 might be worth a look: https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/neumi_silk4/

I will check them out also, thanks.

 

[theREALdotnet]

The Neumi Silk 4 might be worth a look: https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/neumi_silk4/

Good thing that English speakers wouldn’t know how to pronounce that.

”Have you heard those Annoy Me speakers?”

 

[Jeff M.]

Dayton Audio Just came out with this audio rack a few weeks ago. Looks nicely build without breaking the bank. I might be getting this one to clear up some space in my listing room. Jeff

 

[Yorkshire Mouth]

Not sure if anyone's seen this yet.

UK version:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KGUSS-Component-Rack-Aluminium-Transparent/dp/B0BCYLF3HD/ref=asc_df_B0BCYLF3HD/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=658757046420&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1744992118744295741&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006815&hvtargid=pla-1831067590735&psc=1&mcid=f21795451fa83c94b1019cd5cc8a3902

US version:

https://www.amazon.com/KGUSS-Component-Rack-Aluminium-Transparent/dp/B0BCYLF3HD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HQ93GPK90PKZ&keywords=KGUSS+Mini+Audio+Component+Rack&qid=1707236946&sprefix=kguss+mini+audio+component+rack%2Caps%2C367&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Very similar to the Topping, but only £34 UK/$36 US.

 

[JeremyFife]

Also using the glass monitor stands from Amazon (£30ish for a pair on a deal) ... WiiM mini too small to be seen, but it's the main source now