Granite vs Wood DIY Audio Racks?


I recently upgraded my CDP which requires a bit more room than my current rack has to offer. While there are quite a few new racks I like, I find them to be a bit pricey so I figured I'd give DIY a shot.

The materials I'd like to use are either John Boos maple cutting boards (stained black) or granite slabs (black) which I can aquire at a local marble shop. While I prefer the granite looks wise, I rather choose the material which would sound better. Supports would be 1" threaded rod. Does anyone know where I can get 1" female threaded cones for the rods?

My listening room is on the 2nd floor and has an oak wood floor.

I appreciate any thoughts or recommendations.

Regards,
Steve
steves71

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Hi Jeff,
Great shelf. What part did you use to countersink the top nut. I'd like to try that.
Thanks,
Steve
Stehno,

Sorry missed your post and thank you. Great rack you made there. I'll definitely take you up on those audio points and thanks for the offer. Please drop me an e-mail with the details.

Slipknot,

Did you buy the Boos at Home Depot or from a website? I think I'll start tomorrow if home depots carries them. Mcmaster usually gives us same day delivery so hopefully tomorrow night they'll be done.

Man, I need to know where I can buy some patience.

Thx guys,
Steve
Slipknot1,

Thanks for your advise and leads. I see you made a very fine DIY rack... wanna sell it? and save me the trouble j/k. As for the brass 5/8-11 that maybe a better choice. Cheaper and should match nicely w/ the C-Js. I'm curious, what were the sonic differences between the wood vs the granite shelves.

Thx,
Steve
OK guys. Finally finished it w/ some Boos blocks. Actually more than an hour ago, but I wanted to listen to some music. I love it. It seems to me I'm getting a bit more detail and defintion. Where as before it was a bit muddy. I'm gonna post some pics under virtual systems.

THANK YOU ALL for your advice and input.

I also picked up some smaller Boos for the amps. Once I cone them I should be done at least for a couple of days :)

Thanks again.

Best Regards,
Steve