Ted-
I have my VPI Scout on a 3" thick slab of Canadian maple and the Mapleshade Isoblock footers under it. The footers are on a 3/4" custom cut granite shelf which replaced the original shelf on the rack.
My observations so far are that the maple really tightens up the bass, provides greater extension and drive. The laid back quality of the maple works in concert with the granite, which alone is rather lively and forward sounding. The granite has provided a heavy stable platform for the rest of the setup. 30lbs of granite, 20 lbs of maple, 30lbs of turntable, give or take..
I have my VPI Scout on a 3" thick slab of Canadian maple and the Mapleshade Isoblock footers under it. The footers are on a 3/4" custom cut granite shelf which replaced the original shelf on the rack.
My observations so far are that the maple really tightens up the bass, provides greater extension and drive. The laid back quality of the maple works in concert with the granite, which alone is rather lively and forward sounding. The granite has provided a heavy stable platform for the rest of the setup. 30lbs of granite, 20 lbs of maple, 30lbs of turntable, give or take..