Sony KV36FS owners - about your stand?

Hi

The stand that comes with this set has one shelf in the centre.

Has anyone left there shelf out?

Can you confirm that leaving this shelf out will not make the stand unstable?.

I have not taken the shelf out but raised it up on four legs so to have enough air circulation for the amp.....but it is not fixed in......
Once a week it is pulled out for cleaning behind and it shows no signs of weakness........now i have a 30lb centre speaker on on top............it's fine...........!!

Cheers bob

The problem i have got is i need to fit my amp, vcr, dvd, sky
all underneath so this is definately going to mean leaving the shelf out. At which point hopefully they will all just about fit.

I am presuming the back is open so hopefully that will give it the ventalation it needs.

I understand the inside height is 15.5 inches, i dont suppose you know or can tell me what the inside width is?

I am desperately trying to avoid spending another £300 for a replacement stand!!!!

Width 515mm Height 395mm
Two hardboard inserts at the back, mine are not fitted, for better ventilation.......... Hope this helps