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Good & Inexpensive Amplifier Stand for ARC VT100

I'd like to get my 80-pound amp up off the floor! I'm looking for some advise on an amplifier stand that fits the footprint of the VT-100 mk 2 (about 18"x18"), provide reasonable dampening, is a solid and sturdy build. Doesn't have to look "artful" and shouldn't be too expensive (<100 used and <200 new). Any ideas? Anyone tackle this problem already?

Thanks.
peter_s
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bozo
93 posts
 
Make your own with painted cinderblock and a nice slab of maple. Or have a local cabinet maker make you a box and floating top and fill it with sand. I did and it works great.
Then put BDR cones with round things under the amp. Super quiet and rock solid. My total cost was $50 for the box, $4 for the paint and $75 for the BDR and $6 for the sand.
mejames
986 posts
 
Target makes good inexpensive amplifier stands.
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timo
610 posts
 
My vote goes to the Sanus Systems amp stand sold through Audio Advisor for about $89.00. This bad boy will hold 200+ lbs. easily and it looks nice too.
peter_s OP
1,348 posts
 
Yeah Timo, that Sanus stand is nice for the price. Audio Advisor was my answer on this one. I got the Standesign Base 2000 for $99, which is exactly the right shelf size, is made of one-piece welded steel, and can hold 150 lbs. Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
garfish
1,840 posts
 
I agree with Timo on the Sanus amp stand from Audio Advisor-- comes with removeable spikes, looks nice, will hold about a ton and under $100. I used it with a 90 lb. SS amp.
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