Solid Tech is a Swedish company specialising in sprung isolation systems for hifi. Their two main products, the Radius equipment stand, and the aptly named Rack of Silence (which needs no further explanation!) are both manufactured to the highest standards and would fit visually in to most listening rooms, though the Radius, with its wooden shelves might suit a wider range of environments.
The beauty of all Solid Tech products (except the Feet of Silence which use rubber) is the use of the humble steel spring, in various configurations, and in varying quantities, to isolate equipment from each other and from the outside world. So, unlike certain air-bearing systems, there is no ongoing maintainance. It is also possible to change the load bearing capabilities of individual shelves by simply adding or subtracting springs at will, without having to dissassemble the stand first, a brilliantly simple but effective scheme.
Both of these stands must generally have at least two rigid non suspended shelves to give the system structural rigidity (you might opt to place non critical components on the fixed shelves, such as power supplies, or you might choose not to use them at all), but after that, it's up to you how you configure the isolation for the rest of the shelves. Additionally, either system can be fitted with "Disc of Silence" sprung feet in place of the usual spikes to give yet another stage of isolation which benefits the whole stand. And, the state-of-the-art Rack of Silence can even have additional isolators right underneath individual pieces of equipment, for an incredible three stages of isolation in total!
We've not seen such a well made and cleverly conceived support system before - you have to see it working to believe it, and you will also hear your equipment giving its best for the first time. Yes, it's a bit daunting at first, particularly in respect of ordering the right bits (we are here to help you), but once understood, it's actually very simple, like the best ideas usually are. Best of all, we get everything direct from the manufacturer in Sweden, with no "middleman" involved, so are able to sell it on to you at very competitive prices, much the same as you would pay in their home country.
Radius
Our Radius Solo info & pricing sheet for you to print
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Solo top shelf (fixed) - GBP 100.00 Solo top shelf (sprung) - GBP 135.00 Solo normal shelf
(fixed) - GBP 74.00 Pillars 65.5mm (4) - GBP 20.00 Base pillars 65.5mm (spikes)(4) - GBP 28.00 General info: |
* Important Note: Prices only
apply when buying a complete rack (pillars+bottom pillars+shelves).
If you only want individual parts (which don't form a complete
rack) there is unfortunately a 50% surcharge.
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NB: Shelves on the Duo system are only
available fixed, not sprung Duo top shelf - GBP 122.00 Duo normal shelf - GBP 121.00 Pillars 65.5mm (6) - GBP 30.00 Base pillars 65.5mm (spikes)(6) - GBP 42.00 General info: |
* Important Note:
Prices only apply when buying a complete rack (pillars+bottom
pillars+shelves).
If you only want individual parts (which don't form a complete
rack) there is unfortunately a 50% surcharge.
Rack of Silence
The Rack of Silence doesn't use conventional
shelves, it has cross members (as you can see from the picture).
This is good in that it eliminates solid shelves as a source of
resonance and colouration, but it does mean that only equipment
with four feet can be supported directly on the cross members.
Unlike the Radius system, the pillars are "one piece" -
you just order one set, and that determines the height of the
stand.
Light duty cross member 40kg max (fixed) - GBP
122.00
Light duty cross member 5 to 15kg (sprung) - GBP 167.00
Light duty cross member 15 to 40kg (sprung) - GBP 167.00
Heavy duty cross member 80kg max (fixed) - GBP 157.00
Set of brackets (4) for cross members to attach further isolators
(not included) under equipment - GBP 21.00
Pillars 300mm (4) - GBP 87.00
Pillars 600mm (4) - GBP 121.00
Pillars 900mm (4) - GBP 158.00
Any of the above fitted with bottom spring isolators instead of
spikes, add GBP 114.00
General info:
Overall width of stand (space required) : 700mm
Overall depth of stand (space required) : 530mm
Space (width) between pillars for equipment: 500mm
Cross members are available as Black lacquered or Cherry stained
* Important Note:
Prices only apply when buying a complete rack (pillars +
crossmembers).
If you only want individual parts (which don't form a complete
rack) there is unfortunately a 50% surcharge.
Isoclear
Packs of isolation feet (sets of 3 or 4) to use under individual items of equipment
Isoclear, set of 3, 15kg total capacity - GBP
43.00
Extra spring set for the above to raise total capacity to 35kg -
GBP 11.00
Isoclear, set of 4, 20kg total capacity - GBP
56.00
Extra spring set for the above to raise total capacity to 45kg -
GBP 15.00
We also supply Solid Tech:
Discs of Silence isolators
Feet of Silence isolators
Please enquire about prices
Further product information can also be found at Solid Tech's own website (opens new page).
