Middle Atlantic RSH4A5XX-MC – McIntosh 5-Space Anodized Rackshelf, 20.5" Deep

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic RSH4A5XX-MC is a custom RSH rackshelf with a black brushed anodized face plate, factory-cut specifically for McIntosh equipment. It occupies five rack spaces in a standard 19-inch rack and provides a 20.5-inch deep shelf platform, the deepest option in the RSH4A5 McIntosh series. The custom-cut face plate frames the component cleanly, so a non-rackmount McIntosh piece installs into a rack or enclosure without chassis modifications. It is the right choice when you are racking full-depth McIntosh chassis and want a factory-finished look.

Product Description

McIntosh components are built for shelf placement, not rack rails, which leaves integrators improvising whenever a client wants their system racked. The RSH4A5XX-MC solves this with a purpose-built custom rackmount shelf: the component sits on the shelf platform while the anodized face plate, custom-cut to the McIntosh chassis profile, closes off the rack opening around it. The result reads like factory rackmount hardware, with the brushed black anodized finish complementing the glass-and-aluminum aesthetic McIntosh owners expect.

At 20.5 inches deep, this is the longest shelf in the series — specified for McIntosh models with deeper chassis dimensions, where shorter shelves would leave the rear of the component unsupported. Full support along the chassis length matters with heavier amplifiers and processors, keeping weight off the face plate and on the shelf where it belongs. The five-space (5RU) format reserves 8.75 inches of vertical rack height, providing the opening needed for taller McIntosh front panels. Because the shelf mounts to standard EIA-spaced 19-inch rack rails, it works in Middle Atlantic enclosures as well as other standard equipment racks and AV credenzas. No drilling, no chassis brackets, and no permanent modification to the component — the McIntosh piece can be removed for service and returned to the shelf at any time. When ordering, match the shelf model to your specific McIntosh component dimensions; Creation Networks can confirm fit before you buy.

Key Features

• Custom-Cut for McIntosh — Face plate opening is factory-cut to McIntosh chassis profiles for a clean, integrated rackmount appearance.
• Black Brushed Anodized Face Plate — Anodized finish pairs with McIntosh front panels and premium rack builds.
• 20.5-Inch Shelf Depth — Deepest shelf in the RSH4A5 series, supporting full-depth McIntosh chassis along their entire length.
• 5-Space Rack Height — Occupies 5RU (8.75 in.) in any standard 19-inch rack or enclosure.
• No Component Modification — Mounts non-rackmount McIntosh equipment without drilling or altering the chassis.
• Standard EIA Mounting — Installs on standard 19-inch rack rails in Middle Atlantic and other EIA-compliant racks.

Technical Specifications

Need help matching a custom rackshelf to your McIntosh model? Contact the AV integration team at Creation Networks.