I took my Shanling SP-80 tube monoblocks off the floor and put them on custom-made 3-inch maple platforms. What a difference this made to the sound : clearer mids, cleaner highs and tighter, weightier bass. I used the Mapleshade guidelines and put the amps on brass cones and the platforms on soft footers. If you want to see how they looked, check out my system pic.
Amp Stands, Butcher Blocks Etc.
How many of you guys have your gear on low to the floor amp stands or butcher blocks? I'm trying to pull the trigger on such a setup and my significant other keeps ragging that it will not look good and my gear will get extra dusty. Right now they are on a two level tempered glass table with iso footers under each piece of gear. Please advise