Placing an amp on a chopping block

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lordvader

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Placing an amp on a chopping block
« on: 14 Dec 2011, 12:48 pm »
Hi :)

So I've got a nice, heavy ( ~30kg) DIY amp, that's currently sitting on floorboards.
I've also got a nice heavy-ish (8kg) chopping block that I want to use as a stand for the amp.

Question I have, is what will be the best iso device to place between the chopping block and the floorboards ?

There are so many options, each seeming viable.
I'm currently torn between decoupling spikes (spike pointing up), or the ISO-cup .

Any advice will be MUCH appreciated !!!

johzel

Re: Placing an amp on a chopping block
« Reply #1 on: 14 Dec 2011, 02:47 pm »
Check out Stillpoints.

Herbie

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Re: Placing an amp on a chopping block
« Reply #2 on: 14 Dec 2011, 05:35 pm »
Hi, lordvader. Yes, many different options would be viable and do very well between the platform and floor, including Stillpoints, decoupling spikes, Iso-Cups, Fat Dots. Extra-Thick grungebuster Dots are usually ideal though, and economical, between a chopping block and floor.

Equally important or moreso is the interface between the platform and the amp. You probably couldn't do better than Iso-Cups w/SuperSonic Hardballs.

Steve
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