Essenza by Bassocontinuo Vanguard Sirius Tower Rack

A 3-shelf modular audio rack with steel exoskeleton, HDF shelves, 45 kg per-shelf capacity, and Stone Grey finish

The Essenza by Bassocontinuo Sirius is a 3-shelf tower rack from the Vanguard line, designed for audio systems that need a clean, stable, and expandable support structure without moving into Bassocontinuo’s more elaborate rack families. The Sirius uses a black-painted steel external structure with HDF shelves in a Stone Grey, stone-effect finish.

The rack is built around a modular steel exoskeleton, with height-adjustable stainless-steel spikes and floor-saving discs for setup flexibility. Decoupling material of different densities is placed between the legs and shelves and under the floor-saving discs, while 4 HDR Harmonic Damping Resonators are fitted under the top shelf.

With 590 x 450 mm usable shelf dimensions and 45 kg load capacity per shelf, the Sirius is sized for full-width audio components while preserving the open, visually lighter character of the Vanguard design. It is easy to install and remains expandable and upgradable after purchase.

Vanguard Line

Vanguard is part of Essenza by Bassocontinuo, a more accessible brand from Bassocontinuo created for listeners who want Italian-designed audio furniture with practical vibration-control features and a simplified product range. The Vanguard line uses a black steel structure, HDF shelves, and a Stone Grey finish to keep the visual presentation clean and contemporary.

The line is built around a modular construction with increased shelf space, 45 kg load capacity per shelf, and a 3-step decoupling approach: rubber washers between the structure and shelves, rubber-like material on the floor-saving discs, and Harmonic Damping Resonators under the top shelf. Vanguard currently includes the Sirius tower rack and the Proxima power amplifier stand.

About the Brand

Bassocontinuo is based in Bergamo, in the Lombardy region of Italy, where its audio racks are crafted with a strong emphasis on local manufacturing. The company sources the elements used in its racks, from carbon fiber to packaging materials, from nearby Italian suppliers to help maintain quality, consistency, and close control over production.

The brand combines Italian visual design with a scientific approach to vibration control and isolation. Each rack family is supported by extensive vibration and isolation testing performed at the Polytechnic University of Milan, with the reports published by Bassocontinuo for customers who want to understand the engineering behind the design.

Features

• Decoupling: Decoupling material of different densities between legs and shelves and under floor-saving discs
• Additional Damping: 4 HDR Harmonic Damping Resonators under the top shelf
• Finish: Stone Grey shelves with black-painted steel structure

Specifications

Type: Tower rack

Structure: Modular rack with steel exoskeleton, HDF shelves, height-adjustable stainless-steel spikes, and floor-saving discs

Shelves: 3

Shelf Thickness: 0.9" (22 mm)

Height Between Shelves: Floor to Bottom: 4.3" (110 mm); Bottom to Mid: 10.6" (270 mm); Mid to Top: 9.1" (230 mm)

Useful Shelf Size: 23.2" x 17.7" (590 x 450 mm)

Overall Dimensions (WHD): 23.2" x 27.4" x 17.7" (590 x 695 x 450 mm)

Load Capacity: 99.2 lb. (45 kg) per shelf