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Mapleshade platforms

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bob24

I'm going to order a Mapleshade audio rack. They are recommending to allow an extra 2" between shelves for their maple platforms.
Am i going to hear a discernible improvement in sound using the platforms with my components?
They look great, but i don't know if they are worth the investment.

Thanks.

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RE: Mapleshade platforms - Duster 00:39:04 05/12/18 (0)
If you wish to experiment with a vibration control platform placed on top of the very thick Maple board, I've found good results by placing a much thinner hardwood board on top of a thick Maple John Boos Butcher Block board as a foundation, with a vibration wave blocking pad such as a set of four Herbie's Audio Lab dBNeutralizer pads, or a set of four 10mm x 40mm Carbon Fiber Discs adhered to the bottom of a 1" thick Walnut, Cherry, or Maple tonewood plinth, with Thin grungebuster Dots affixed to the bottom of the Carbon Fiber Discs. The goal is to provide a more lively, dynamic presentation, in my experience.
RE: Mapleshade platforms are sonic gold! - hawkmoon 18:31:02 05/08/18 (7)
Love em! Buy the thickest one you can-i use 4 inch thick on cd player, preamp and amp. Are you going to use the triplepoints?
- RE: Mapleshade platforms are sonic gold! - bob24 08:47:13 05/09/18 (6)
  I'm not sure about using the triplepoints. I need to do more research first.
  - Also agreed - Mike82ARP 14:53:17 05/27/18 (0)
    I purchased a Samson rack many years ago. With my gear it outperformed a Grand Prix Audio Monaco stand. AN oustanding equipment rack.
  - Agree - Des 17:17:27 05/09/18 (0)
    I found the Triplepoints can be unstable in some situations--I'd leave them
    
    Des
  - The isoblocks under the maple blocks are excellent - hawkmoon 14:22:02 05/09/18 (3)
    Start with one pice of equipment isoblocks and maple. The isoblocks are also sold by hvac contractors.
    - These? I use a trio of the 4"ers under each of four subwoofers. - jeffreybehr 14:46:20 05/10/18 (2)
      https://www.supplyhouse.com/DiversiTech-MP-2E-EVA-Anti-Vibration-Pad-2-x-2-x-7-8
      
      https://www.supplyhouse.com/DiversiTech-MP-4E-EVA-Anti-Vibration-Pad-4-x-4-x-7-8
      
      I use Herbies' Tenderfoot Isolation Feet...
      http://herbiesaudiolab.net/compfeet.htm
      ...between equipment and shelves or platfoms, regular-height under frontend equipment and Big-Talls under poweramps. I use five under each PS Audio BHK300 monoamp including one Extra-Firm under the front-center, nearest the main power transformer.
      
      They seem to work VERY well, altho I've never tried anything 'expensive'.
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      - You got it. Thanks for the link (nt) - hawkmoon 15:38:59 05/10/18 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: These? I use a trio of the 4"ers under each of four subwoofers. posted by jeffreybehr on May 10, 2018 at 14:46:20
        
        Nt
        
        RE: You got it. Thanks for the link (nt) - bob24 16:31:53 05/13/18 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: You got it. Thanks for the link (nt) posted by hawkmoon on May 10, 2018 at 15:38:59
        
        I'm just going to buy the audio rack for now and see how my system sounds before i make any tweaks.
        Thanks to everyone for their advice!

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