Amp Stands, Butcher Blocks Etc.

I have several pair of monoblock amps that sit on amp stands on the floor. I find better sound if I use the Star Sound SP 004 Sistrum Platforms, or have Valleyplastic (audiogon member) make you a pair of monoblock stands out of 1" thick Acrylic all CNC finished and highly polished (in black or clear), and include spikes.
See: http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?accsrack&1216588272

I use Finite Elemente Pagode Master Reference amp stands (see my system pics). I second Albert's opinion - they are expensive, but well worth the money. And they look great.

Thanks for the responses, I'll check out those suggestions.

Zar,

Since you don't appear to have tubes or a TT - vibration control is probably a mute point. Why not go with what the wife wants...I see no reason to go in this direction other than for macho display purposes...just two cents.

Timbernation makes nice stuff, reasonably priced. You can see a couple of their amps stands on my system page. They also list many on auction here. If the size is what you need, they can be a bargain. Cheers,
Spencer