“If you were going to spend $500 on an audio rack, don't, the Pangea is extremely easy to assemble and all parts were perfectly machined. For $150 this is a wonderful rack both sturdy and visually appealing.”
“Pangea four shelf rack is thoughtfully designed to accommodate height of most all receivers and components. Extremely satisfied and definitely would recommend this product!”
“Assembly is a snap, but workmanship is just okay. The top shelf (the first one to put together) has bubbling in the vinyl on the front edge. I know how to work that out, but why is it even there? Quality control. I have the double album rack set up on this so my turn table is about shoulder high which is great because it's easier to see warp and the needle drop tracking.
Two downsides to this set up. Since it is MDF I have an extremely sensitive cart on my turntable and when it's on the slightest tap or movement on that shelf, setting a vinyl brush on it for instance resonates. I don't know how to eliminate this other than a less sensitive cart (nope that ain't happening) andyes my turntable has 1: isolators and a heavy wood plinth.
Second the stop bars for the record storage are too far back, and the mdf covering is so slick that you HAVE to fill them up or the albums slide all over. (ok I'll play easily done) I'd rather have them closer to the edge, and less slide, less wear.
Third the fixed height annoys me because not all my components are that tall. A half height leg would be slick for my power filter.
Pro's over all it looks nice and I put a big red and black blackout curtain behind it, and my speakers are cherry tone also.
It's sturdy enough for the heaviest amp. I have a Marantz 8006 and it handles it nicely.
It really does go together easily.
The value, other rack systems made of glass or weird set ups, you should be able to do more components than just a turntable and amp. This lets you.
Other than the one visual defect I can fix, it does look sharp and is functional.”
“I bought the rosewood finish and it looks even better in person than in pictures. Plus, it was very easy to assemble and everything lined up as it should--not always the case the assembly required items. Very much recommended.”
