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Maple or Granite

I have a Voyd TT and have now tried both maple and granite under the TT. With granite I get a very lively sound the keeps you up on your toes. At times it can be to much so I orderd a Mapleshade 4" platform and tried it under the TT. With instruments such as a sax or trumpet the sound is almost addictive as there is so much air and realism about it. The sound of a panio playing in the background of said instruments is all but lost on the maple. Cymbels are not as clear also.

I am going to try a HRS M3 that is granite and wood together. Maybe I can find the best of both worlds in the HRS.

Anyone else have the same experence as I had with both platforms?

How does maple sound under a tube amp?
128x128glory
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glory OP
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Mechans,

What does one do with granite?
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stringreen
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Try the Gingko platform - you will be pleasantly surprised
dgarretson
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Since you already have the platforms, consider trying both platforms under the TT, with five heavy springs between the two slabs (granite on top, maple underneath.) On-line at McMaster-Carr, P/N 96485K125. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
cmk
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Agree with Dgarretson, except with the Maple on top, granite below.
mechans
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I view the matter as transfering envirormental and TT vibration to ground. The Granite adds mass, so you put it on the shelf rack suspension to isolate and deaden the enviromental vibration.The 4 inches of maples will draw and dissapate the TT vibration away from it towards its furthest point in effect absorbing it as opposed to being reflecting back or being impervious to it. Thus the maple goes on top of the granite. I would not use springs they create a source of enenegy and will be reactive in both directions. If anything- put a dampening layer between the wood and the granite. I wood use only wood and maybe a shot filled rack.Adding more mass is supposed to be better but it is overkill for me. Thats My story and I'm sticking to it.
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