Thick 2" maple amp platform--couple or isolate?

Jeffrey,
In my system, I have two sets of monoblocks sitting on maple blocks from Timbernation. I had considered cones/spikes, but opted instead to have Chris (Timbernation) build a laminated box that I partially fill with sand. The maple block then sits in the 'sandbox'.
Hope that helps,
Howard

Howard, that sounds like both coupled and decoupled, 'coupled' in that the sand certainly is harder and more coupling than pile carpet but not as much as a stiff spike. Hmm...

What kind of floor?
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Carpet.

Howard,

Didn't Marco and I have a good deal of fun awhile back reliving our thrilling adventures in your sandbox? I seem to remember something like that being discussed [or is it "disgust"?] in the forums.

On a serious-er note. What other iso-schemes were you able to compare with your custom sandboxes? What were the sonic differences?

Dean

The only other thing I tried was the Sound Anchors amp stands, which are beautifully made. I happen to like the looks and the sound better with the maple. Seems a little livelier, and the bass has more body, less thud. So I'm using the amp stands to support a maple block under my CDP. Just my experience, obviously.

That was you who left that litter in my sandbox? Bad kitty!