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    Posted: 18 Jul 2020 at 11:27am
I had glass shelfs and hell the dust, I got fed up with cleaning them other than that I had no problem with using it sound wise. I now have bamboo and it HAS improve the sound quality. I also replaced my speaker stands from metal to wood and that did the same. (plus they look a lot better) 
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Yes Jon, All those Glass & Glossy finishes are "Finger Print Magnets". Tongue
I have always liked my Audio Furniture in Wood. Infact my first one was a Sewing Machine Stand which I replaced the Top with a plank of Wood to place my components. 
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I think you are right Vinod, internal damping is the key in glass shelves. Also a stable rack would limit the spread of ringing vibrations, if indeed the shelves acted this way. Most of the glass shelves I saw were laminated as you suggest.

My experience of wooden shelves in a well designed rack has been better than various glass ones and less likely to show patterns in dust!

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Hi Peter,
Based on my understanding Glass has very Good Structural Rigidity based on the Thickness. But one undesirable property of the Glass is the ringing effect (How the sound Vibrations are transferred). I was recently watching a Youtube video on a speaker that uses a Glass for its Cabinet. But they are using "Sandwiched / Laminated" panel.
Link 2 on Glass Panel for Sound Insulation: http://blog.thermawood.com.au/laminated-glass-soundproofing
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Interesting reading the above posts; I've never found any problems with glass shelves. My 'Stands Unique' rack (company now defunct, I think) is a wood and glass affair with fairly substantial (10mm) glass shelves. Maybe weight is a factor? I must admit, I do use granite with spikes in conjunction with the glass for some components and the whole thing is seriously heavy.
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That's what I'd have done too.

I am pleased with my bamboo rack and like its appearance.
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Thanks Mick. I have always liked the solidity offered by the Wooden Hifi furniture. Also I assume Glass as a Turntable Platter is also a bit tricky. I have seen one of the famous one's offer the Glass Platter. 
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