put tube amp on to shelf of a rack


I am trying to put my vac 70/70 tube amp (105lb) on the bottom shelf of a rack stand and I find it very hard to do for the weight. I want it to sit on a bottom shelf like the picture here: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa4309-vac-valve-amplification-company-renaissance-70-70-mk-ii-tube

I am using either a VTI 5-tier rack or a salamander a5 archetype rack. Anyone have experiences how to put heavy amp onto the bottom shelves? 

thanks. 
yuhengdu_tiger

Showing 1 response by mammothguy54

Or, get the Symposium Foundation Rack.  It can support the weight of your amp and there is ample room on the bottom shelf for allowing the amp to breathe and remain cool.  There is plenty of space above the amp that allows heat to dissipate and minimize heating components above.  The next shelf/level above the amp provides plenty of insulation for upward heat from below it, anyway.  You can order the rack to have the upgraded Ultra Platform for the bottom shelf/level which will further provide superior vibration control and best performance from your amp. 
This is a good example for what you could use regarding heat control and sound quality.  However, per your initial question, it still remains that you need to get your amp onto the bottom shelf.  There are other good suggestions cited above on how to do that.