VTL MB-450 - Does isolation improve performance?


Hello. I just bought VTL MB-450s. I am very pleased with them. A dealer recommended that I put them on Black Diamond Racing "Source" shelves for $700 each. Another dealer recommended that I use Mapleshade's Maple boards with brass cone points/isoblocks. Have any of you had any experience with these products?
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Showing 1 response by jfrech

Isolation usually helps tube amps. I have my BAT VK75se on Symposium rollerblocks and fat padz. Helps a ton. I'd be hesitant on $700 each for something like this...but I have to say the isolation helps as much as a $1000 power cord...

You can always go to Bed-Bath & beyond, pick up a heavy and thick maple cutting board (like 3 inches or so), put some brass cones underneath to pierce the carpet (if on) and BDR cones in between the amp and maple board. Maybe $100 each to try out...