FYI: Great deal on thick Maple platforms

JoshK · « **on:** 5 Dec 2003, 07:10 pm »

Check this link out...

TimberNation

They have 2" and 3" thick platforms designed for stereo equipment. Their prices include shipping!

PhilNYC · « **Reply #1 on:** 5 Dec 2003, 07:18 pm »

Josh, are you getting one? Wouldn't it be a hoot for us to do a shootout between one of these, one of the John Booz cutting boards I've got, and the Mapleshade solid maple platforms? (and probably quite pathetic, too! But as you know, I'm up for anything when it comes to audio tweaks...)

JoshK · « **Reply #2 on:** 5 Dec 2003, 07:21 pm »

Actually I ordered 3! 2 12x15's and one 15x18 for my TT.

DARTH AUDIO · « **Reply #3 on:** 5 Dec 2003, 07:28 pm »

Josh, Thanks for the info!!!

This is just what I been looking for.. Great prices

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #4 on:** 5 Dec 2003, 08:00 pm »

Prices include shipping - nice deal !!

maxwalrath · « **Reply #5 on:** 5 Dec 2003, 08:01 pm »

Thanks Josh, I'll be getting some too. I read in mapleshade's catalog that you want to get a platform a few inches bigger than the component you plan to put on top of it. Has anyone heard of this, or is someone just trying to sell me a more expensive piece of wood?

shload · « **Reply #6 on:** 5 Dec 2003, 10:38 pm »

Nice lead on these. I have been watching two platforms up for auction ending tonight on Audiogon. What are you guys going to use on the bottoms, spikes? Where is the best place to get some brass spikes. I'd like to add something besides field points when I pick up a few of these. Thanks Joe

Brad · « **Reply #7 on:** 5 Dec 2003, 11:18 pm »

Hey Josh,

Thanks for the lead.
I need to get a couple of 'homework stations' for the kids.
The school desks look great, especially for the price.

(Back to audio)

JoshK · « **Reply #8 on:** 8 Dec 2003, 03:46 pm »

Anyone looking to do the Mapleshade style set up with pads > platform > cones > component might be interested to see these links.

Good deal on Isolation pads

interesting cones

I am less certain about the cones but for the price I thought I would give them a shot. I really like being able to level with cones, makes them much more useful I feel.

JoshK · « **Reply #9 on:** 8 Dec 2003, 03:50 pm »

Actually Phil mentioned in another thread a better deal on pads.

VeraStarr · « **Reply #10 on:** 13 Dec 2003, 03:35 pm »

We have some Brass cones/spikes available for $35 per 4 piece set, that most people use for these platforms. They include discs for placing the tips on furniture or wood floors and the kits also include mounting parts to mount threaded studs into the wood, an then thread the cones onto the studs....Personally we like Granite, but you can't beat the price of wood!!
Here's the link. http://www.verastarr.com/pages/661947/index.htm

Paypal is accepted with no fee, and we include free shipping by Priority Mail..
Cheers!
Mike at Verastarr

PhilNYC · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 Dec 2003, 05:22 pm »

Quote from: JoshK

Actually Phil mentioned in another thread a better deal on pads.

The ones I use are from Grainger (industrial supply store). Do a search for "vibration isolation pad" on www.grainger.com ....

VeraStarr · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 Dec 2003, 01:50 am »

If it is Pads you want, we have highly researched audio polymer pads for $25 for a 4 piece set. The cones are good for putting Monoblocs on the carpeted floor...
Cheers!!

www.verastarr.com

BradJudy · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 Dec 2003, 02:54 am »

Quote from: JoshK

Anyone looking to do the Mapleshade style set up with pads > platform > cones > component might be interested to see these links.

interesting cones

I am less certain about the cones but for the price I thought I would give them a shot. I really like being able to level with cones, makes them much more useful I feel.

These adjustable spikes/cones are available from Parts Express for $20/set of 4. Part numbers 240-715, 240-716, 240-717, 240-718 depending on the finish.

VeraStarr · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 Dec 2003, 05:46 am »

Fine... lets play bottom out the market ..Verastarr will sell to anyone mentioning this post for $20 including free Priority mail shipping (PE will cost you $5.99 shipping)...

Buy up!!!

JoshK · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 Dec 2003, 02:46 pm »

Verrastar,

To clarify, that is $20 for the brass cones? I'll bite.

VeraStarr · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 Dec 2003, 03:02 pm »

You are correct...only seen here on AudioCircle!!!

PayPal address is sales@verastarr.com

Check/MO address is 3468 Cedar Valley Court, Smyrna, GA 30080 to VeraStarr

Cheers!!

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 Dec 2003, 04:30 pm »

Mike, Can you order more than one set at this price ? Thanks !

JoshK · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 Dec 2003, 04:36 pm »

I did

VeraStarr · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 Dec 2003, 04:45 pm »

Order as many sets as your music lovin' heart desires...

Mike