Cheap Granite Amp Stand for Stratos

F-100 · « **on:** 12 May 2005, 04:55 am »

What do you all think of this granite amp stand for the Stratos. The granite base weight 60lbs and cost only $32.99.

djbnh · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 May 2005, 11:01 am »

Looks good to me. FYI - I use granite / marble under my components including Odyssey gear. Cost = $0; I just pick up leftover pieces from a stone cutting business in town.

F-100 · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 May 2005, 04:50 am »

Hi djbnh,
You can't beat it if it's free

As for my stand, I bought them locally from Costco

. They are the granite umbrella base for outdoor furnitures. It come with wheels, rubber feet and fit perfectly with the Stratos. IMO, they're better than those $200 amp stands that are selling at Agon.

TjMV3 · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 May 2005, 12:28 pm »

This is all so confusing.

Some people use Granite, and say it's the best- because marble resonates a high frequency.

Some people use Marble, and say it's better-because garnite resonates a low frequency.

Then you have others claiming solid Maple is the best, because it doesn't resonate, but adds a natural, organic flavor.

Jeeeeeez.....What's the truth? Is there any truth? LOL

BTW, nice amp stand!! Looks marvelous!

jcoat007 · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 May 2005, 09:50 pm »

Yes, there is truth!!!

I have David Copperfield levitate all my equipment when I am listening to it. It's pretty expensive, but no rack is the best rack IMHO!!!

Christof · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 May 2005, 09:56 pm »

F-100

Now see what you've done, you let the cat out of the bag. You should have made a little brass logo plate, come up with some great marketing jazz, a website and sold them for $300ea.

c.

F-100 · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 May 2005, 11:18 pm »

Hey Chris,
I thought about that but just don't have any entrepreneur's blood in me.

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I might even pick up another pair for the custom subs that you had built for me. Do you think it's a good match?

TjMV3 · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 May 2005, 11:38 pm »

Quote from: jcoat007

Yes, there is truth!!!

I have David Copperfield levitate all my equipment when I am listening to it. It's pretty expensive, but no rack is the best rack IMHO!!!

What days is he levitating for you? Maybe I can hire him for his "off" days

Christof · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 May 2005, 03:42 pm »

Probably better to couple the subs directly to the subfloor....it's CDX or plywood right?

c.

F-100 · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 May 2005, 05:23 am »

No, it's 3/4" solid hardwood floor.

rosconey · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 May 2005, 10:38 am »

for subs i would add weight to the top

i made a top for my large vmps sub out of marble and plywood .weighs about 100lbs-
there is a discusion awhile ago at the vmps circle