Does a component stand impact the sound

I had never noticed a big difference one way or the other until I built a DIY component stand entirely from jars of Brilliant Pebbles. If fact, it made such a huge difference that I was able to sell my entire system and replace it with an $8.00 am radio. Of course you realize they are not just rocks, they are Brilliant Pebbles.

Mags5000- LOL!!!

Hey I was wondering the same thing. I have a tall/slim stand that was under 150. The bottom shelf is MDF, but all the other tiers are smoked safety glass. It looks great but the paranoid audio geek in me wonders what the effect of the glass resonant freq is on the cdp and preamp.
SOunds fine the way it is too...

I originally bought my Billy Bags rack ($600 here on A'gon!) primarily 'cause I like the look and felt it was a good deal, especially 'cause I could pick it up close to home. I was floored by the sonic difference, quieter with more detail were my immediate impressions. Wasn't looking for sonic improvement but it's definetly there!!

I had the same Target 5 component stand and upgraded to a Equarack. The difference can be judged just like any other upgrade, quieter backround is what you will notice especially on vinyl. The backround hiss on my reel to reel did significantly diminish, but of course was still present. Are these changes worth it to you is what you have to ask before you spend.