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Amp Stands - Wood or Stone

I'm in the process of relocating my audio equipment to a side wall and need to place my amps, AGD Audions, on something.  Floor is carpeted.  Stands will be very small and won't be supporting much weight.  I have access to granite, marble, etc. (next to nothing scape from remodel jobs).  Also, have pretty good relationship with a serious wood worker who is happy to cut maple, oak, cherry, most any hardwood, etc.  Cost is not really an issue just looking for an opinion / logic around which material I should use.  At this point, I'm thinking 1 1/2 to 2 inch thick walnut on some kind of cone / spike legs. Sorry for maybe a dumb question!

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dmk_calgary
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+1 @bdp24 - I use a sandwich of granite from my local kitchen counter shop + leftover 3/4" oak + the acoustic wall damp material. I think technically you are supposed to use 2 different materials separated by the acoustic damping material - there is a technical name for it which I forget right now. Am supporting tube amp, preamp and TT with 1 stand under each for a total of 3 stands. Easy to make. No noise when I rap with my knuckles. The TT plinth does resonate when I rap with my knuckles, but unsure what to do about that. TT is a stock VPI prime - 10 years old this Dec.

YMMV of course

dmk_calgary
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+1 bdp24 - I used granite from my local kitchen counter place + leftover 3/4" oak + a sandwich of acoustic wall damp in between the two. For me, it tightened up the bass + it does work when I rap on it with my knuckles - ie no noise thru speakers. I am supporting tube amp and pre-amp and turntable with this. The weak spot is the TT plinth which does resonate when I rap the plinth with my knuckles. 

YMMV of course.

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