Platform for amp

Which is better granite or maple?I will be putting the platform on top of an oak entertainment center.

gellis101-05-2005 2:31am

newbee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,775 posts 01-05-2005 at 03:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IMHO neither. Both will transmit vibrations in both directions - I would opt for some isolation materiels which would reduce or eliminate the transmission of vibrations, especially if you referring to tube amps.
rushton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,445 posts 01-05-2005 at 03:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Definitely not granite, it stores energy and it rings. I plan to use maple butcher block on Walker Audio Valid Points with my tube amps (100lb monoblocks) based on what I've heard in other people's systems. Alternatively, many people report great success with platforms that will not store energy such as Neuance shelves from Greater Ranges or Sistrum platforms from Star Sound Technologies. There are others. .
samac Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 499 posts 01-05-2005 at 05:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete As much as I was enjoying my system it got even better when I placed my 845 tube amp on maple with brass cones. The improvements were even more substantial when I did the same with my tube pre. Good luck. Cheers