Look Whats in my trunk

[JWJW]

Originally Posted by aclearspot

The existing shelf is rated @ 50 lbs, Its a2u. The shelf doesn't go the way it is photographed, it was positioned that way show that its too short. I'm looking for a 4u,they are rated @85lbs and 3-4" longer. The lip is for strength and is underneath, I had the pca/hca/power supply(65 lbs) on 1 shelf to see what would happen. I am adding 2 steel supports for the rear of the shelf.

"I am adding 2 steel supports for the rear of the shelf."......Dan is right. You better make them I-Beams. Or, I'm SURE we can help you spend some more of your hard-earned money on a brand new, heavy duty "Mc-Rack!"

[Scottsmrnyc]

Congrats but! I think you'd be better off placing the new piece on your back seat instead of the trunk.

[OneMalt]

My 6600 was my first Mc "piece". About 3 or so years now and I probably love it more today than the day I got it. Enjoy!

[mac man]

Originally Posted by jdandy

aclearspot......Are you really going to trust that thin sheet metal shelf to support your new MA6600? Those two lips and the four rack screws are the grand sum total of your defense from a possible traumatic event. Do you know the weight rating for that rack shelf?

Dan, you would be surprised how strong Middle Atlantic shelves are. My entire system is installed in a large M/A rack system. Their products are made here in the united states and are incredibly strong. That being said I would use a 4u rack shelf for the amp

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by mac man

Dan, you would be surprised how strong Middle Atlantic shelves are. My entire system is installed in a large M/A rack system. Their products are made here in the united states and are incredibly strong. That being said I would use a 4u rack shelf for the amp

mac man.......You are correct, Middle Atlantic makes some nice engineering style racks. I have used a number of them in professional venue installations and they are built solid. Most recently I help a friend install his Middle Atlantic rack on the pull out/swivel mechanism in custom built casework along a wall in his home theater. We used several 2U and 4U shelves to install some gear that wasn't rack mountable. I am familiar with their products. I have two engineering racks in my recording studio full of pro-audio gear, mic amps, D/A converters, power amps, noise gate, compressor, digital EQ, Central Station, patchbays, Voice Harmonizer, Midi switcher, and much more. I also use a 4U drawer in one rack which is very handy for storing a few microphones.

Since aclearspot is planning on using a 4U rack shelf that is rated to handle 85 pounds, that should be adequate for the MA6600's 75 pound load, especially since the majority of the amplifier's weight is distributed in the front half where the transformers are situated. None the less, if that were my MA6600 on the 4U rack, I would have rear braces for the added support and reduction of vibration that would come from anchoring the rear of the shelf.

[aclearspot]

Like a virgin I fired it up for the the very first time at 12:30 A.M. I added some sheet steel to make the shelf longer. I ordered a 100lb shelf that will be here in a week or so. Until then i"ll dig out some vinyl and a few SACD's[IMG][/IMG]

[audiogear]

Beautiful aclearspot! I have an MA6600 hooked up to Cremona Auditor Ms in my 2ch setup. Not a single day that goes by that I don't take a glance at this beauty. Congrats!!

[Pider]

Beautiful!

[HiFiGuy528]

you have a big trunk.

[aclearspot]

I came home with this beast. The absolute last time I drive a pickup to an audio store. Was going to use the 6600 as a preamp , but I'm trying to sell it locally and I hate to say it looking at a c2500 since there's no c2300's around. The thought of tubes is freaking me out though.