What's under your amp?

Dennis,

Have you looked into the VR Series of Platforms from Silemt Running Audio? They are much less costly and up to 85% as effective as the OHIO Class bases. I am one of the biggest Doubting Thomases around, so when I reviewed these things (both the Ohio Class and VR platforms) for Stereo Times a few years ago, I was shocked at the difference a PLATFORM made under my amps. Like PBB, I had those same thoughts and doubts. I don't have time to go into it here so I'll give you two sites (one is my review and the other is Marc Mickelson's curent review at Soundstage [where I am now]) Maybe these will help - maybe not as it is all opinion and preference in the end in any event.

http://www.stereotimes.com/acc081704.shtm

http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/silentrunning_ohio_class_xlplus2_followup.htm

Hope this helps!

I second the SRA recommendation. Yes, they can be costly, but IMO there is no better isolation device on the planet. I have them under every component in my system, and the difference they've made in the sound quality is nothing short of astounding. If you can afford them, and don't want to settle for anything less than the very best, check out SRA. They're worth every penny.

Sorry about that duplicative site reference. I don't know how I missed that.

Here is the Soundstage review site I mentioned:

http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/silentrunning_ohio_class_xlplus2_followup.htm

Hey thanks... so what color can the standard VRA come in? I hate that grey phony rock color...

Dennis, my advice would be to call Kevin at SRA. I think (but you need to confirm this) part of the cost savings is that the finish on the VR Series is much less time consuming that the outrageous gloss finishes of the OHIO Class bases. I do think you may be able to get it in another color though, but again, check with Kevin. The finish does not affect the sonics though.