About the Salamander Designs A3/M Archetype
Practical design
With the Salamander Designs A3/B Archetype, you've got sturdy storage for a small A/V system. The three shelves are supported by threaded steel posts. Lug nuts hold the shelves in position, and can be adjusted to any height. The sturdy, 3/4"-thick shelves are made of low-resonant MDF (medium density fiberboard). The top shelf can support a TV up to 40" and weighing up to 150 lbs. The two lower shelves can also each support 150 lbs. of gear. Salamander Designs proudly manufactures its Archetype line in the U.S.A.
Product highlights:
- for use with TVs up to 40"
- 3 maple veneer MDF shelves (each):
- usable space: 18"W x 10-1/4"D
- supports up to 150 lbs.
- 4 black steel threaded posts
- 23"W x 28"H x 16"D
- warranty: limited lifetime
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- assembly required
- MFR # A3/M
What's in the box:
- 3 Shelves
- 4 Rods
- 24 Hex-nuts
- 24 Metal washers
- 24 Rubber washers
- Assembly Instructions
Featured review
I'm really happy with the height and construction of the shelf. I also like the ability to adjust the height of each individual shelf and that I can add a shelf if needed. Just realized I could extend the rods and make the overall height taller. I highly recommend it.
Alejandro from New York, NY
Customer Q&A
Q
If the shelves are made of hardwood as mentioned I will purchase the maple option. If they are MDF as mentioned I will not. It is confusing. Thanks for your help ???
A
The shelves are maple veneer MDF.
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Features & specs
| General Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Audio Stand | |
| Stand Style | Stand | |
| Color | Maple | |
| Number of Shelves | 3 | |
| Number of Adjustable Shelves | 3 | |
| Number of Drawers | None | |
| Assembly Required | Yes | |
| Main Materials |
MDF Steel | |
| Wire Management | Yes | |
| Height (inches) | 28 | |
| Depth (inches) | 16 | |
| Stand Weight Limit | 450 lbs | |
| TV Shelf Weight Limit | 150 lbs | |
| TV Shelf Width | 18-3/4 | |
| TV Shelf Depth | 16 | |
| Parts Warranty | Limited Lifetime | |
| Labor Warranty | Limited Lifetime | |
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Features
Archetype Series: Salamander's Archetype series of stands is an innovative, infinitely adjustable, modular shelving system for audio/video equipment that allows you to create a wide array of shelving possibilities.
Solid Construction: Salamander's Archetype series stands use solid hardwood shelves (black shelves are powder coated MDF) which are supported by full length, solid steel threaded posts (also powder coated). The wood shelves are put together using an equalization process which requires the wood panels that make up a single shelf are glued together with grains opposing one another to prevent warping. Shelves are fastened with hex nuts and metal washers in a gun metal finish and neoprene gaskets to provide resonance damping.
Note: All of the Salamander Archetype series stands are hand-built in the USA.
Audiophile-Grade: The Archetype series of stands was designed with the Audiophile in mind. Metal washers and neoprene gaskets sandwich shelf corners in order to isolate components. The use of dissimilar materials in it's construction further reduces resonant frequencies. Also available are MegaSpikes (537SPIKES, sold separately) to further mechanically isolate racks from environmental vibrations.
Modular System: You can stack shelf units together with optional couplers (537STACK, sold separately) or add individual shelves (537SSB, sold separately) as you need them. The shelf system's maximum overall height should not exceed 64". Available in 2, 3, & 5 shelf systems.
- 2-Shelf (23"W x 20"H x 16"D): Salamander Designs A2/B Archetype 2-Shelf System
- 3-Shelf (23"W x 28"H x 16"D): Salamander Designs A3/B Archetype 3-Shelf System
- 5-Shelf (23"W x 36"H x 16"D): Salamander Designs A5/B Archetype 5-Shelf System
Adjustable Shelves: The Archetype series shelves are infinitely adjustable. The threaded rod allows you to adjust your shelf heights from a minimum of 1" to a maximum recommended of 20" between shelves. Each shelf measures 18.75" wide between the posts and 16" deep. Each shelf can support up to 150 lbs.
Open Architecture Design: The Archetype series stands utilize an open architecture design to allow for superior component venting and simple cable management.
Optional Accessories: The use of optional Bookends, Drawers, and Casters (all sold separately) further enhance the stands capabilities.
Additional Applications: In addition to holding your AV gear, these stands can be used bookshelves, end tables/side tables, night stands, computer/printer stands and any other use for open shelving.
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