what is the theory behind maple stands and racks?


I have not "heard" a maple amp stand or rack - using Billy Bags products now, which are made from steel and mdf - but don't grasp why maple would be a good material to use - quite the opposite. Maple is used for some electric guitars because it "rings" - it is very dense and causes notes to sustain, which is to say, it continues to vibrate for a long time. This would seem to be exactly the opposite of what one wants in a stand or a rack. If there is some claim that vibration is "drained away", well, if the rack is continuing to ring, that would likely cause acoustical feedback - the equipment isn't isolated from the thing it is sitting on. Can anyone who is not a vendor of these things explain the why of it, or relate positive experiences that seem to have a basis in fact?
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hi,

well I got them and have them set up but I was doing two things at once as far as changes to the system so I cannot really say how the sound was specifically effected.

I recently went to a mac mini based pc audio set up and added a QuteHD dac and then a linear power supply. So I have made a lot of changes including these.

They look really nice even with the industrial finish and my system does sound pretty good with those "wow" moments so I will attribute that to the sum of the parts. These Terrastone plinths are only 1" thick compared to the 4" of maple so for my tower set up, this was much more reasonable.

sorry I cannot offer much more feedback.
Try Symposium Isis rack the best neutral wonderful stage,bass,imaging etc.Symposium ultra or Svelte shelfs are great as well.
The trouble with oak is it is far too lofty and grab up all the light. Maples have been oppressed.

Nice Rush "The Trees" referance Shadorne
How much weight can one of the TS platforms support. I would like to experiment with a pair of B&W 800's, each weighing about 275 pounds. It would be very interesting to see how these would sound with those speakers coupled to bamboo flooring.

Thanks.