Gaetano Conti states:
Hi, i’m Gaetano Conti from Solidsteel in Italy. I’m the company owner of a brand that is know in more then 30 countries. We make furniture racks, stands and wooden shelfs. We are here at the Munich High End show thanks to the partnership that we have with ATR – Audio Trade, our German distributor for more then 15 years. We are based in Italy – Pescala, a city in the centre of Italy. We make furniture racks since 1990. I think we are the oldest Italian brand in the business, probably one of the oldest in the world.
Our products are generaly divided in 2 main ranges: the S-series and the Hyperspike series. The Hypespike series is our prestigious ‘Top line’. Both series are based on the same criteria of realisation. We use the spikes to add valor to your AV components, accommodated on every shelf. We use wooden and ceramic shelfs, painted or laminated. The main difference between our products lies in the quality of materials that we use.
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Our apologies for the background noise, but it was rather crowdy that day!
A three-decade partnership with Audio Trade
Solidsteel’s presence at High End Munich runs through its long-standing German distributor, Audio Trade (ATR) — a partnership the brand’s own team describes as running more than 15 years deep. That kind of distribution continuity is unusual in the audio-furniture segment, where regional distributors often change every few years, and it explains why Solidsteel racks are a consistent fixture at the show even though the company itself, by its own account, is one of the oldest Italian furniture-rack makers still operating.
Spikes as a tuning tool, not just a stand
The S-series and Hyperspike ranges share the same core idea: spikes aren’t just there to keep a rack steady, they’re a way to fine-tune how vibration reaches sensitive AV components. Solidsteel pairs that spike-based decoupling with a choice of wood or ceramic shelving, painted or laminated, so the material itself becomes part of the tuning — a heavier ceramic shelf behaves differently under a turntable than a wooden one under an amplifier.
Frequently asked questions
How long has Solidsteel been making furniture racks?
Solidsteel states it has been producing furniture racks, stands and wooden shelving since 1990, making it — by its own account — one of the oldest Italian brands in the business.
What’s the difference between the S-series and the Hyperspike series?
Both ranges use the same spike-based design principles, but Hyperspike is Solidsteel’s prestige “top line,” while the S-series is the more accessible range. The main differences come down to material quality: wood versus ceramic shelving, painted or laminated finishes.
What did Solidsteel show at High End 2017?
At Solidsteel High End 2017, the Italian rack maker presented its S-series and Hyperspike ranges through its German distributor, Audio Trade (ATR), a partnership the brand describes as spanning more than 15 years.
