I also use a Meta Research/Goldmund transport from @1990. I used to set it on a 1 inch slab of granite, until I discovered Big Rocks made by Bright Star Audio.( Boxes that you fill with sand). I had one custom made to fit the transport exactly, and 3 inches high. There was a very noticable sonic difference from the granite slab. (cleaner sounding and slighly warmer)
Found an amazing transport from 1995.
I just picked up a Goldmund/Meta Research Transport. I'm using it on the Jadis JS 1 Dac. The Meta is from 1995. This transport sounds no natural. It looks gorgeous. It has that glass cover. Here's a pic of it.
http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Campus/7125/Meta_Laser_2.html
http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Campus/7125/Meta_Laser_2.html