I've sorted my TV/Centre Speaker Rack. The only other issue is the AV Rack.

I’ve considered all the possible options, even having a solid wood 16u Server Rack manufactured that would better integrate with my furniture.

Sadly, Studio Racks cannot vouch for its load and structural capabilities for housing 20kg/>£20k worth of kit. At minimum, I would have to add heavy-duty 'L' side rails and rear vertical rails for component support.

Being pragmatic, I've resolved to purchase a 15u Sanus CFR2115-B1, which arrives fully assembled/pre-configured.

Made explicitly for home theatre components, and with a collection of included 1u and 2u ventilated shelves and front spacing plates, for the money (£549), with a 10-year warranty, its less industrial aesthetic is the sensible approach to protect my components. I will have to buy some additional Sanus 1u ventilated shelves, plus 1u Sanus front ventilated blanking plates.

Sanus Racks Comparison Chart.

Given that Meridian use Sanus at trade shows, they can't be that bad. I will add an AC Infinity Vented Cooling Unit as the top 1u component (as the Sanus AV Rack has an integral top ventilation outlet) - plus an APC Power Distribution Unit at the bottom.

Had Middle Atlantic not been swallowed up by Legrand, they produced a range of faux wood finished 16u Racks that would have been perfect.

Has anyone here bought/used a Sanus 15u, 27u, 36u or 44u AV Rack? If so, what is your experience?

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