Show me your RACK - Page 20

Thanks for your input on the Xbox - I have two options now.
Jon

Hello,
How many U's is the PS3 Rack mount with the face plate? I havent been able to find out and would appreciate an answer.
Thanks.
Jeff

3 unit shelf for the PS3 with faceplate

You could always check the RSH Search Engine.

Well, there it is! Thanks for the link. I was able to get a price for one but for the life of me not find any specs.


Hey Tom,
Thanks for the answer!

Also you can go to racktools.com and download the free software program which allows you to diagram your mid atlantic rack and each of the selves. You select the manufacter and model of the component you want to add along with the face plates and it will automatically add it to the diagram and show the size and units it takes up.

I also posted on the dedicated preamp thread, but so far no response. Does anyone know if there is an Onkyo PR-SC886 faceplate for MA racks? I have looked at the MA database and its not listed. There is a PR-SC885P and an Integra DHC-9.9 which I think is supposedly the same unit. I think the 886 has been out for 6 to 7 months, so I would have thought a FP would be avbl for it. Any ideas or by chance anyone own an Onkyo PR-SC886 and have a custom FP?

I am guessing that you will have to wait till someone finally sends one in to have a faceplate made or you can send yours to them. It took quite a while for them to release a faceplate for the denon avr-1909 that I have.

tghodge check out http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...1043676&page=2 Chris says if you send him the dimensions he will see the faceplate gets made.

I am thinking about moving my HTPC into my rack and am trying to decide on a good case ($100-250 range). What do those of you that have them racked use for a case? Can you link to pics or post some?

Thanks Tom. I just spoke with Chris and he specified how to take the measurements so they can have it custom made. Of course I am impatient and wont get the pro until next week and then have to wait even longer for the FP. I am pretty close to ordering the Integra 9.9 as everything I have seen says its 100% the same box as the Onkyo, but then Chris mentioned that the feet height are sometimes different and that would throw off the opening. Argh!

Anything special about how to take the measurements? I think im gonna have to do the same for my cable box... (but better then before when they were asking us to mail in the components...). How exact are they being with the component feet in regards to fractions of an inch? Also did he mention a time frame for the custom plates (im also impatient)?

Basically said take the width and depth to the most precise measurement you could. With regards to height, he said take the body height (without legs) and then the full height with legs/feet. I got the impression the more accurate the measurement you can take, the more custom the fit. Sounded like they could turn around a custom plate pretty quickly, but did not give me an exact timeline. I assumed only a few days, but would probably need to follow up with him again to be sure.

thanks and note that the screws dont come with the faceplate so order them too...

I'm using this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112147. I wanted 2 DVD drives, one is the BluRay for the HTPC and one via ESata is the BluRay drive for the rackmount WHS (2U, 8 bay hotswap, Norco 2008, if ya need to know)

Jeff

HI,

Im installing my rack this week and as I was drilling holes for all the cables I noticed alot of cool air coming from the crawl space under the house (it was 90 today). I was thinking of putting an air intake in the floor is this a bad idea? We get alot of rain, but the crawl space is plastic lined, and never seems damp. I will be venting to the attic with a heat rise themostat.

If not the crawl space, house air or garage air?

Thanks

Jeff

I have seen this in older homes, built 60 to 100 years ago. They would have a closet in the kitchen where the bottom was open to to the craw space. I was covered with hardware cloth to keep out the pest. I was used to keep food cool. There was always a steady stream of cool air coming up from the crawl space.

But that was long before Central air conditioning.

I was just curious! If there is nothing wrong with the concept, I was a thinkin, might be a good option other than venting conditioned air to the attic, still on the fence!

My home is 3 years old so as far as themal quality goes, it can't be terrible

SO opinions, crawl space conditioned or garage air? I'm at D-Day!

Thanks

Jeff

Okay so I'm installing my rack, (cheapo version) bought MA rack rails. Read that the outside dimension 19 1/8 is critical, so I've spent some time achieving this. Built one side wall, waited for the rails, installed with blank filler plates, got the 19 1/8" top to bottom both front and back, then framed in the opposing wall. Then I came in the house tonight and measured my server, it's 19 3/16's ! Am I missing something? Am I being too anal? (that happens!) I projected the rails out a 1/4" so there would be something for the trim to butt to. Feel like I'm missing something, and want the wood trim to fit well..

Hopefully a quick answer, Im slapping the rest of the closet together tomorrow, Friday.

Thanks

Jeff

For all of those who built their own racks that are a basic box w/fixed or adjustable shelves...how do you hide the wires in the back if you want to leave the rear open for heat dissipation? I was thinking about building my own and leaving plenty of head room above the receiver and xbox...but that will leave some visible space and wires will be seen if I leave the back open. Any suggestions?

Hi guys. This thread has been very helpful. I believe the MA RK20 is the rack for me. My framer comes out very soon to start on my unfinished basement and I need to make sure I know how much room in between studs I need to install this rack. Sounds like 19" is not enough. Is 20" too much? If I add trim afterward I guess I can cover up any gaps on the side.

Also, are the faceplates mainly for show? Or are they also used to block out the light from behind the rack? I might have to forgo the faceplates due to the budget. Although it sounds like it is more expensive if I change my mind later and buy them without the shelf. I have a couple smaller components that could share one shelf so that wouldn't work with a faceplate.

Thanks,
Mike

I would just like to say that some of you people make me want to vomit lol

The talent, dedication, vision and a whole host of other words is incredible.

Im just starting the reno is my basement. I have a plan of what I want the end result to be. Perhaps it is the self esteem kicking in but MAN, I dont think it will be anything like some of the stuff here.

From a rookie, my hats off to all of you.

Well good luck to you! Be prepared for the journey!

My "Vision" changes daily, my list of questions grows longer every day and my quest grows longer, because the budget gets bigger and that means another month(s) till the end game (if there is one).

$43.00 for Shims! Isn't there a washer that is .063 thick? Isn't there a hinged access panel, hinged (inside) with a latch that sits flush with the other panels? (MA would sell boat loads of them!) For Xbox 360 / Sat DVR - the gear that's ugly or changes often ----- NOPE!

Now I want one of the new iPod / iPhone Media Shelf / Docks in case someone brings their iPod over with a song I just have to hear!

The quest continues .............

Good Luck again!!

Jeff

Shoot I started out just wanting to get a large flat screen tv.... It just sort of grew... honestly...

I know the feeling..... boy do I know the feeling....

I'm sure there isn't a way to say this without sounding mean, but guys...this is a "SHOW ME" thread...many of us subscribe to this thread so we can get updates to our email when new pictures are up. Please, let's cut the chatter - save it for a different thread or for PM's. No offense meant - hope you have a great day...I'm just getting peeved with constant updates from this thread without new pictures.

Wow and here I thought it was a discussion forum....

+1

jdholmes, have you taken a look at how slowly this thread moves? ...and you are worried about a little chatter here and there?

So I take it you do not have this mounted yet since it sounds like you are in the process of building your rack. Are you going to use the included rack rails with the case? I would be interested to see what they look like when mounted. Be sure to post some pics when you get that far.

For the sake of not adding to the amount of chatter here, this will be my last post on the matter, simply to make things more clear.

However - I will respond. This is a discussion forum, however these "SHOW ME" threads have been set aside as picture specific threads in order to /display/ the work of the builders on the forum, whether it be screens, stages, completed theatres, or racks. So while this is a discussion forum this thread is not designated for discussion or questions. That's what the rest of the forum is for.

And in response to one poster, as of late it has not been chatter 'here and there'. There has been fairly consistent chatter/questions. Further to that, it really doesn't matter how slow the thread is moving - its purpose remains and the thread doesn't need any 'bumping' by useless chatter, as it is highlighted forever at the top of the 'Dedicated Theater and Design Construction' page. A reminder was, I feel, prudent as to the purpose of this thread. To post pictures of 'completed racks'.

It was not my intention to flame or get flamed, it was a simple request. There is a whole forum out there for you to post questions and discussions on whatever topic you please, or because some are chatting back and forth you can PM each other and save us all from having to read it.

I will not respond further, and hope that this post doesn't gather any further flame - I simply want to make things clear. I also hope this 'rackless' chatter doesn't further annoy anyone who has been in the same boat as I.