Solidsteel Hyperspike HY Series 3 Large Shelf Rack
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Solidsteel Hyperspike HY Series 3 Large Shelf Rack
Black
Brisbane HiFi 202/14 Trafalgar St, Woolloongabba, 4102
14 Trafalgar Street
202
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Australia
Three-Tier Extra-Wide Reference Decoupled Audio Rack | Brisbane HiFi Audio Specialist
The Solidsteel HYL-3 is a three-tier extra-wide equipment rack from Solidsteel's reference Hyperspike (HY) Series, designed for sophisticated systems requiring substantial horizontal platform area alongside multiple equipment levels.
Handcrafted in Italy, the HYL Series combines solid stainless-steel structural elements with Hyperspike-inspired mechanical-support architecture and an expanded horizontal footprint.
With an overall width of 790 mm, a usable shelf area of 690 × 500 mm, and a specified 80 kg load capacity per shelf, the HYL-3 provides substantial space for large-format turntables, wide-chassis electronics, side-by-side source components, and heavy amplification.
At Brisbane HiFi, we recommend the HYL-3 for reference systems where both horizontal platform area and multi-tier equipment capacity are important considerations.
Key Features & Mechanical Engineering Highlights
- Extra-Wide 790 mm Architecture: The extended frame provides substantially more horizontal space for oversized components, wide-format sources, and large turntables.
- 690 × 500 mm Usable Shelf Area: The generous platform provides considerable flexibility for large equipment and compatible side-by-side component configurations.
- Hyperspike-Inspired Decoupling Architecture: Solid stainless-steel structural elements and precision mechanical interfaces provide controlled support for sensitive audio equipment.
- 30 mm Heavy-Duty MDF Shelves: Dense MDF platforms provide high-mass mounting surfaces with durable polymer laminate finishes.
- 80 kg Load Capacity Per Shelf: Each level is rated for up to 80 kg, giving the three-shelf configuration a specified combined shelf capacity of 240 kg.
- Solid Stainless-Steel Pillars: Stainless-steel support elements provide a rigid structural foundation for the wide-format rack.
- 285 mm Lower-Level Clearance: The generous lower equipment space accommodates larger power amplifiers, valve electronics, turntables, and substantial power supplies.
- 185 mm Upper-Level Clearance: The upper equipment level provides useful space for DACs, streamers, preamplifiers, phono stages, and other source components.
- Adjustable Stainless-Steel Spikes: Precision-adjustable floor spikes allow accurate levelling and establish a defined mechanical interface with the supporting floor.
- Protective S Series Floor Pads: Included floor discs help protect timber, laminate, tile, and other finished flooring from spike contact.
- Modular HYL Architecture: Compatible HYL Series shelf kits allow the rack to expand as equipment requirements develop.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Technical Detail |
|---|---|
| Rack Configuration | 3-Shelf Extra-Wide Reference Decoupled Hi-Fi Equipment Rack |
| Load Capacity | 80 kg / 176 lbs per shelf |
| Total Shelf Capacity | 240 kg / 529 lbs |
| Overall Dimensions (W × D × H) | 790 × 500 × 700 mm / 31.1 × 19.7 × 27.5" |
| Usable Shelf Dimensions | 690 × 500 mm / 27.1 × 19.7" |
| Lower-Level Clearance | 285 mm / 11.2" |
| Upper-Level Clearance | 185 mm / 7.3" |
| Shelf Thickness | 30 mm / 1.18" |
| Shelf Material | High-Density Ennobled MDF with Polymer Laminate Finish |
| Frame & Pillars | Solid Stainless-Steel Terminations & Pillars |
| Available Finishes | Flat Black / Gloss Black / Gloss White |
| Floor Coupling | Adjustable Stainless-Steel Spikes + S Series Floor Pads |
| Expandability | Compatible with Optional Modular HYL Series Shelf Kits |
Ideal for Wide-Format Multi-Component Systems
The HYL-3 provides three substantial equipment levels while retaining its 790 mm-wide architecture.
A possible configuration could be:
Top Shelf: Large Turntable + Phono Stage / Wide Digital Source
Middle Shelf: Preamplifier + DAC / Network Streamer
Bottom Shelf: Power Amplifier + Power Supply
The 690 × 500 mm usable platform provides considerable freedom for large components and associated electronics, subject to individual equipment dimensions and loading requirements.
Wide-Format Turntable Integration
The generous upper platform is particularly well suited to large-format turntables and analogue systems with substantial footprints.
Brisbane HiFi can assist with:
- Rack levelling
- Turntable positioning
- Mechanical isolation
- Tonearm cable routing
- Cartridge-system planning
- Component placement
- Floor-vibration considerations
Heavy-Component Load Planning
With an 80 kg capacity per shelf and 240 kg total specified shelf capacity, the HYL-3 is designed for substantial equipment loads.
Brisbane HiFi can assist with:
- Equipment weight assessment
- Horizontal load distribution
- Component dimensions
- Amplifier ventilation
- Side-by-side equipment placement
- Power-supply positioning
- Cable routing
- Future expansion
Large heat-generating components should retain the ventilation clearances specified by their manufacturers.
Modular Expansion
The HYL-3 is built around Solidsteel's modular architecture and can be expanded using compatible HYL Series shelf kits.
This allows additional equipment levels to be introduced as the system develops while retaining the wide-format platform architecture.
HYL-3 vs HY-3
The HYL-3 retains the substantial reference architecture of the standard HY-3 while providing significantly more horizontal space:
| HY-3 | HYL-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Width | 600 mm | 790 mm |
| Usable Shelf Width | 500 mm | 690 mm |
| Usable Depth | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Load Capacity | 70 kg/shelf | 80 kg/shelf |
| Total Shelf Capacity | 210 kg | 240 kg |
| Lower Clearance | 285 mm | 285 mm |
| Upper Clearance | 185 mm | 185 mm |
The HYL-3 is therefore suited to systems where increased horizontal space is required alongside the three-tier HY architecture.
Why Choose Brisbane HiFi for Solidsteel Wide-Format Reference Racks?
Brisbane HiFi Showroom Display:
Visit the Brisbane HiFi showroom to inspect the HYL Series' wide-format construction, stainless-steel architecture, finishes, and mechanical interfaces.
System Layout Guidance:
Our specialists can help plan equipment loading, horizontal component placement, ventilation, tier spacing, and future expansion.
Australian Support:
Brisbane HiFi supplies genuine Italian Solidsteel equipment furniture throughout Queensland and Australia with specialist support and nationwide delivery.
What's Included in the Box?
- 1 × Solidsteel HYL-3 frame with 3 × 30 mm MDF shelf assemblies
- 4 × Solid stainless-steel decoupling spike sets
- 4 × Solidsteel protective floor discs
- Assembly hardware
- Instruction manual
Consult with the Brisbane HiFi Audio Specialists
The Solidsteel HYL-3 combines 790 mm overall width, 690 × 500 mm usable platforms, 80 kg-per-shelf capacity, 240 kg total specified shelf capacity, 30 mm MDF shelves, 285/185 mm tier clearances, solid stainless-steel structural elements, adjustable floor spikes, and modular expansion capability in a substantial Italian wide-format reference rack.
Contact Brisbane HiFi to discuss large-format equipment compatibility, turntable positioning, side-by-side component layouts, amplifier loading, or future HYL Series expansion.