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 Atacama Equinox 2 Shelf Base Module
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Atacama Equinox 2 Shelf Base Module
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Average Rating: 5 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 4
RRP: £126.99
Year: 2004

Description: Modular unit you can build up as your system grows to create a 3, 4 or even a 5 shelf rack. Each single shelf module is isolated using heavy duty spikes. Uses grey tinted glass shelves which are toughened to BS 6206A which are decoupled from the rack framework to prevent vibration effecting sensitive equipment. Dimensions: Vary according to mudles bought.

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Stuart Holloway 
Posted: 28/02/07
'UNBELIEVABLE!!!!'
Strengths:
VERY STURDY, HIGH BUILD QUALITY, STYLISH LOOKING DESIGN, VERY DEEP ALLOWING FOR EXTRA LARGE AMPS, DEFINATE IMPROVEMENT IN SOUND - EVEN IN A BUDGET SYSTEM
Weaknesses:
I'M REALLY TRYING TO THINK OF ONE BUT I CAN HONESTLY SAY IT IS THE MOST SATISFYING £200 I SPENT ON MY HIFI
Overall:
NEVER WOULD I HAVE THOUGHT THAT SUCH A BASIC ELEMENT OF A HIFI SYSTEM WOULD MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE. IN COMPARISON WITH OTHERS I WOULD CONSIDER MY SYSTEM TO BE A BUDGET ONE, HOWEVER THE DIFFERENCE IS STUNNING! I AM HOPING TO UPGRADE MY SYSTEM SHORTLY BUT OPTED TO SORT THE BASICS OUT FIRST. HAVING GOT THIS STAND I CAN NOW SIT BACK AND SAVE UP FOR A MORE SUBSTANTIAL UPGRADE. EVEN MY GIRLFRIEND STOOD BACK, IMPRESSED WITH THE UNMISSABLE IMPROVEMENT. BASICALLY, IF YOU HAVE A SEPERATES SYSTEM, IT MUST BE SAT ON ONE OF THESE, UNTIL IT IS, YOU DON'T KNOW HOW GOOD IT IS!!
 
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Jas Bhular 
Posted: 13/05/04
'FANTASTIC LOOKS, GREAT PRICE AND A VARIETY OF FINISHES'
Strengths:
This unit looks fantastic and is very easy to set up, it took me all of about 15 mins to set up the four shelf version. The fact its also modular meaning you can add to it as your hifi collection grows means that the initial outlay for a good stand doesn't have to be extortionate.Very solid and if you buy the spike shoes, you can stick these puppies on any surface.
Weaknesses:
I unfortunately didn't appreciate how big the shelves were and how "thin" my Rotel equipment was, so i probably bought one shelf too many, that saying it looks great. Also the glass shelves take an annoying 10 seconds longer than they should to line up with the rack (small point i know, but it says weaknesses)
Overall:
Great bit of kit, mine are in a metallic finish and i bought the nexus speaker stands in the same finish and the whole thing looks a million quid. Though toqualify my review, i've really only had a couple of stands and seen a few more up close, but this does put them to shame. No idea how much better stands that cost hundreds of pounds more are, but then again i'm not that unrealistic. Its what i could afford and as said it sounds and looks great
 
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Oss Bozier 
Posted: 15/03/05
'WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT'
Strengths:
Modular design allows expansion of system over time. Small footprint for a lot of kit. Looks fantastic
Weaknesses:
No cable management which would have been possible with the central rear column. Gloss black has been discontinued as a colour. No caps to cover spkie holes for top shelf
Overall:
I've never run my audio equipment off these racks so haven't compared them sonically, but I did run a projector from the top of it once - no problems. When I put it on a coffee table - virations from the sub interfered with the picture - so it does isolate well.
 
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Mike Stringer 
Posted: 25/07/05
'VERY WORTHY AND GREAT VALUE'
Strengths:
Compares well to higher-end stands like Audiophile Base,giving a similar sound,which is excellent for the monry. Tonality is honest, detail improves and bass is tighter without any nasty hardening of treble.
Weaknesses:
Not quite as warm and detailed as Audiophiles' starbase set-up, but in a like for like 4-shelf system,it's £800 cheaper!!
Overall:
You can't go wrong for the money.
 
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