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RAR-001 / RAR-201 / RAR-301 Audio Rack

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RAR-001 / RAR-201 / RAR-301 Audio Rack

Reference audio racks developed to preserve the natural dynamics of music.

True transparency in high-fidelity audio depends as much on the mechanical environment as the electronic circuit. The RAR rack system was developed not as furniture, but as a critical laboratory tool during the design process of Soulnote electronics, ensuring that the components perform exactly as the designer intended. This modular system allows for custom configurations by stacking the RAR-001 base with RAR-201 or RAR-301 expansion units. With a stack capacity of up to four levels, it accommodates complex audio chains while maintaining a consistent aesthetic and mechanical philosophy across the entire support structure. Built from 20mm laminated birch wood and black anodised aluminium poles, the rack is designed to control vibration without introducing the artificial colourations common to heavy metallic designs. The resulting sound is characterised by improved temporal accuracy, rhythmic vitality, and an open, transparent soundstage.

Key Features

01

Modular expansion

The system allows for endless configurations by stacking the RAR-001 base with RAR-201 or RAR-301 expansion units up to four levels high.

02

Laminated birch construction

Each shelf is crafted from 20mm thick laminated birch, selected for its superior resonance-damping properties.

03

Flexible grounding

The base rack is designed to accommodate both three and four-point grounding spike configurations to suit different floor surfaces and equipment needs.

Chapter 01

Design & Philosophy

At Soulnote, mechanical construction is treated with the same rigour as circuit topology. The RAR series was developed to eliminate energy storage within the support structure, as Soulnote believes that mechanical resonances are just as detrimental to the music signal as electronic distortion.

Chapter 02

Build & Materials

The racks utilise a combination of natural wood and anodised aluminium to balance structural rigidity with musicality. By avoiding excessive mass, the design preserves the micro-dynamic energy of the music, preventing the blurred transients that often plague overly damped audio furniture.

Chapter 03

Sonic Signature

When used to support high-end components, the RAR rack acts as a stabilising force for the soundstage. Listeners often observe a greater sense of rhythmic drive and improved clarity in the mid-range, as the rack allows components to reproduce the original waveform with greater temporal accuracy.

Specifications

RAR-001 BBase/Black
RAR-001 RBase/Brown
RAR-001 YBase/Natural Yellow
RAR-201 B20cm Extension unit/Black
RAR-201 R20cm Extension unit/Brown
RAR-201 Y20cm Extension unit/Natural Yellow
RAR-301 B30cm Extension unit /Black
RAR-301 R30cm Extension unit /Brown
RAR-301 Y30cm Extension unit /Natural Yellow
External dimensions RAR-001660(W)×90(H)×450(D)mm
External dimensions RAR-201660(W)×220(H)×450(D)mm
External dimensions RAR-301660(W)×320(H)×450(D)mm
Material bodyLaminated birch wood (Thickness 20mm)
Material poleAluminum (Black anodized aluminum)