Recently recieived my Core Audio racks from Core Audio founder and craftsman, Arnold Marr.
Here's some info on these superb audio racks, crafted by hand:
PlyKraft Platform
The new plyKraft platform is composed of domestic high density FSC & CARB certified Apple-Ply. The massive 2” Apple-Ply stock consists of 34 layers of hardwood laminates.
The construction of Apple-Ply lends itself beautifully to be the perfect building blocks for our new shelves. The exposed Apple-Ply edge is nearly void free and offers a refreshing design element that can be integrated into nearly any décor.
As with previous designs, the shelves are milled in the center to create two hollow chambers accessible from the underside of the platform by removing the two brushed aluminum composite Di-Bond®/ALUPANEL® panels. The chambers are preloaded with our unique blend of damping materials to create a high mass, low resonance core.
Photo of the damping chambers underneath each shelf; there are 2 chambers/shelf.
Uprights
Massive eight-quarter FAS solid hardwood stock is milled to perfection with precision CNC routers. Dado joinery and threaded metal inserts are used to couple the uprights to the platforms. The dense hardwood uprights create the perfect mechanical diode to drain unwanted vibrations from the shelves to the ground. The uprights are available in: Rift White Oak, Hard Maple, Natural Cherry, American Black Walnut, African Sapele, African Bubinga, and African Zebra. Other wood species are available upon request.
Finish
Each component is carefully prepared to maintain its natural beauty with two coats of sealer followed by three coats of clear lacquer. We use Mohawk® professional grade oil based catalyzed lacquer to provide a durable and transparent finish to bring out truly the best in wood by defining grain and depth. We use no stains, dyes or toners in our finishing process. Hand-rubbed oil finishes require occasional oiling. Our catalyzed lacquer is nearly maintenance-free. A simple micro-fiber towel or feather duster is all that’s required.
Here's a description of some key features of Core Audio Racks:
Features
"1-point" view
Top view...
Man, these are gorgeous, the figured maple shelves are stunning.
Can't see it in these photos, but the two damping chambers underneath each shelf have Core Audio's latest blend of damping materials as depicted in the first photo.
Here's a photo of them with the system overall from the listening position. A nice plus is that the tones and colors of the figured maple shelves and walnut supports match my Harbeths' Silver Eucalyptus cabinets resting on figured maple Resonant Woods stands (and the GIK Alpha 4A panels).
Here's some info on these superb audio racks, crafted by hand:
PlyKraft Platform
The new plyKraft platform is composed of domestic high density FSC & CARB certified Apple-Ply. The massive 2” Apple-Ply stock consists of 34 layers of hardwood laminates.
The construction of Apple-Ply lends itself beautifully to be the perfect building blocks for our new shelves. The exposed Apple-Ply edge is nearly void free and offers a refreshing design element that can be integrated into nearly any décor.
As with previous designs, the shelves are milled in the center to create two hollow chambers accessible from the underside of the platform by removing the two brushed aluminum composite Di-Bond®/ALUPANEL® panels. The chambers are preloaded with our unique blend of damping materials to create a high mass, low resonance core.
Photo of the damping chambers underneath each shelf; there are 2 chambers/shelf.
Uprights
Massive eight-quarter FAS solid hardwood stock is milled to perfection with precision CNC routers. Dado joinery and threaded metal inserts are used to couple the uprights to the platforms. The dense hardwood uprights create the perfect mechanical diode to drain unwanted vibrations from the shelves to the ground. The uprights are available in: Rift White Oak, Hard Maple, Natural Cherry, American Black Walnut, African Sapele, African Bubinga, and African Zebra. Other wood species are available upon request.
Finish
Each component is carefully prepared to maintain its natural beauty with two coats of sealer followed by three coats of clear lacquer. We use Mohawk® professional grade oil based catalyzed lacquer to provide a durable and transparent finish to bring out truly the best in wood by defining grain and depth. We use no stains, dyes or toners in our finishing process. Hand-rubbed oil finishes require occasional oiling. Our catalyzed lacquer is nearly maintenance-free. A simple micro-fiber towel or feather duster is all that’s required.
Here's a description of some key features of Core Audio Racks:
Features
- Solid hardwood uprights composed from premium FAS certified heartwood. Eight-quarter stock selected for even grain, density, and stability.
- 2” high-density domestic apple-ply shelves consisting of 34 layers of hardwood. FSC & CARB Certified.
- Milled center core provides hollow chamber for damping materials.
- Chambers preloaded with lead, clay, and silica. Materials sealed within dual 3 Mil poly bags
- Constrained layer damping provided by butyl resin, aluminum, PVC/NBR/CR closed cell foam.
- Di-Bond®/ALUPANEL® aluminum composite panels (brushed copper finish) used to conceal damping material.
- Available in Rift White Oak, Hard Maple, Natural Cherry, American Black Walnut, African Sapele, African Bubinga, and African Zebra.
- MOHAWK® Professional grade oil based catalyzed lacquer finish.
- Minimalist design showcasing the beauty and natural harmonics of solid hardwood.
- Open architecture allowing for maximum airflow and heat dissipation.
- Includes adjustable 5 piece v.3 deluxe 304 stainless steel spikes & coasters.
"1-point" view
Top view...
Man, these are gorgeous, the figured maple shelves are stunning.
Can't see it in these photos, but the two damping chambers underneath each shelf have Core Audio's latest blend of damping materials as depicted in the first photo.
Here's a photo of them with the system overall from the listening position. A nice plus is that the tones and colors of the figured maple shelves and walnut supports match my Harbeths' Silver Eucalyptus cabinets resting on figured maple Resonant Woods stands (and the GIK Alpha 4A panels).
