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Sonic Art ITSaRACKIT MERBAU Rack Up for grabs is a spare Sonic Art Rack, the ITSaRACKIT MERBAU 4 SHELF equipment rack. Rack shelves are 540 wide 450 deep, solid 26mm Merbau in oiled finish. Rack legs are solid 33mm brushed alloy with Delrin decoupling spacers. 6mm Spikes are included in base legs. Leg height 180mm between shelves. This is a one off at a great price for a very solid audiophile rack. I use the same Merbau shelf design for my TT & analogue gear. NOTE: All these racks are hand made from solid timbers, there are often little flaws in the wood here and there, on this rack the shelf
At A$1,250, this Sonic Art Merbau rack is ambitiously priced compared to the typical used market, where the median sits at A$512, with the 75th percentile only reaching A$539. Instead of a bargain, this listing asks for roughly double the 75th percentile, making it a hard sell unless the condition is pristine and original-owner verified. For this price, a buyer could easily secure a higher-quality, more robust equipment rack from established brands with proven durability and better accessory inclusion.
The Sonic Art ITSaRACKIT is well-regarded for its solid 26mm Merbau construction and oiled finish, offering excellent stability for two shelves (540mm wide, 450mm deep). Its boutique Australian heritage since 1991 adds rarity appeal, and the original oiled finish suggests careful maintenance if true. However, given the steep A$1,250 ask, the listing warrants scrutiny for any missing accessories or age-related wear, as the price exceeds fair value for a standard used unit.
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Sonic Art is an Australian hi-fi brand with roots in the 1990s, founded by designer and cable specialist Chris, who later expanded the business from Australia into Southeast Asia. The clearest public record points to the company being established in the late 1990s and built around his long-standing interest in industrial design and audio reproduction. It appears to have begun as a specialist audio outfit rather than a mass-market electronics maker.
The brand is best known for audio cables and associated hi-fi accessories, including interconnects, digital cables, and other signal-path products. Its website also suggests a broader role in high-end audio retail and distribution, particularly through importing and supporting brands such as Origin Live in Australia.
Sonic Art sits in the niche boutique end of the market rather than the mainstream mid-tier. Its reputation seems centered on specialist, enthusiast-grade products and dealer relationships, with a focus on cable design and careful system tuning rather than a wide catalogue of amplifiers, speakers, or source components. It is a small, long-running name that will be better known to committed analog and cable-conscious buyers than to casual consumers.
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