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Heavy duty amp stand, Sonic benefits?

Does an amplifier benefit from a sturdy well-built amplifier rack?

I'm trying to decide whether to buy a new amplifier rack. The one I have is kind of a light weight material made of plastic composite. I am looking at one rack that was made of steel and weighs about 100 pounds, name of the company is sound anchor. Looks like a nicely made amp.

I'm wondering how an amplifier benefits from resting on a Quality built rack or does it really matter?

emergingsoul
riie
219 posts
 

I have a 24x48 and 3” thick solid maple audio platform. It has 5” coasters. I didn’t notice any improvements when I first got it but it sure looks nice

tatyana69
269 posts
 

Stands make huge difference

Steer clear of metal and perspexy glassy shelves - horrible

I have had 2 purpose entirely bamboo racks built for me and I am happy

 

mysearcher257
50 posts
 

Mostly I have found that stands save the amp from collisions with the vacuum cleaner.  And can look good.

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dinov
834 posts
 

Yes, and well isolated from your main rack. I use a mapleshade custom 4in thick maple wood amp stand with spiked footers for my 114lb McIntosh MC 500 and it serves it well.

avanti1960
1,476 posts
 

If it looks so it must sound so.... whatever works for you.  

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