AV33F3 Component Stand
This 3-shelf component stand combines cutting-edge vibration management technology along with a high
WAF (wife acceptance factor) rating.
Over 20 years of experience in the field of electrical/mechanical engineering allowed us the resources
to develop this truly unique approach to component isolation. If you have been in the audio hobby for even a short time you have heard many of the
opinions as to what is the best material for your component platforms. We have determined that many
materials have advantages and disadvantages. Through our analytical approach to combining
dissimilar materials, we have developed some combinations that actually compliment one another.
Granite and MDF (medium density fiberboard) have characteristics that are about as different as
night and day. Neither of which material is worth a darn as an audio component platform if used by
itself. Granite is too hard, MDF is too soft. Granite causes the upper midrange to sound too
bright, MDF makes it sound too dull. But, through our proprietary conduction technique we are able
to selectively transfer energy back and forth between the two materials essentially achieving a "nulling"
effect.
Granite, with its uniform crystalline matrix, has a distinctive sonic signature associated with
it. At first, listeners are very impressed with the sound quality. They sense tighter bass response, more realistic
soundstage and awesome detail. However after about an hour or so of listening, the sound becomes
fatiguing. You say to your self "That's enough detail" and wonder what went wrong. Are you familiar
with the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard? The slate used in the chalkboard has a similar
sonic signature to that of granite.
On the other hand we really liked some of the good properties that granite had to offer. It contributes
a tremendous mass to the component stand. It is also durable, rigid and quite pleasing to the eye. By
gaining an understanding of why granite sounds the way it does we were able to develop a mechanism
for counterbalancing the resonant waves within the slab. We combine a thin (less than 5/8 inch thick) slab
of granite with one of the softer varieties of MDF. The inner material provides a good conductor
of mechanical energy at just the right frequency. Equilibrium is achieved within a very simple
design! Our platforms offer an incredible soundstage, super tight bass and virtually no peaks or
troughs anywhere. It is sonically flat throughout the entire audio spectrum.
The platforms consist of a sheet of conducting material sandwiched between a layer of genuine
granite and a layer of MDF. This is essentially a woodgrain version of the popular AV45 audio
rack and features a similar highly-effective resonance-damping shelf system. Each of the four
shelves has unlimited height adjustment allowing you to set the exact spacing needed for each
component. Additional shelves may be added later. Competitors have tried their own version of
our design by substituting other materials between the MDF and granite (or worse yet just plain
granite)! And the results are always the same, a compromise in soundstage and a sense of
hardness in the upper midrange. The Adona technology is the result of many years of research
and development. Our secret is in the way we transfer energy back-and-forth between the
different layers of materials. The material mismatch is deliberate, well executed and nulls-out
any of the negative effects of each material producing a flat response throughout the entire
audio spectrum.
The price in this ad is for a four-shelf model with a platform size of 19.5" x 19.5" and overall
dimensions of 22" wide by 22" deep by 24 inches tall. Custom heaghts are available. It is
available in your choice of woodgrains including: Cherry (as shown), Mahogany, Maple or Oak.
Other species of wood are available. Please call us to discuss your needs. These units feature
solid hardwood construction (except as noted), mortise and tenon joints, hand-rubbed finish and
precision jig assembly.
This unit is very heavy but is UPS shippable. List price is $900.00. Includes a 20-day,
unconditional money-back guarantee although shipping charges are non-refundable.
Custom sizes available. Please inquire.