Amp stands

soundfreak1
soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Considering building a pair of amp stands. What materials would be best for construction? Ie: solid wood, MDF, ect. Also feet, spikes ect. They will be supporting a Krell amp and a parasound 1500a if this makes any difference.any input would be appreciated as this is my first foray into amp Stands.
Main Rig:
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    I do have some isolator matting for high sensitivity lab equipment that I use for my turntable I guess I've got plenty to use for under the amps if necessary but just curious about materials as to what would be the least offending material to build them out of?
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    Hmm mm there is a guy that works acrylic not far from me, can ck prices. Probably mdf 3/4" might do the job.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    I utilized Butcher Blocks/Cutting Boards for my Stands and made a Base for them. Pretty simple stuff. I haven't gotten around to Spiking them though.

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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    That's a nice look.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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