CoryGillmore Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I've been considering going to a monoblock setup for my CWIVs, and was wondering if anyone has put their electronics on top of their large Heritage speakers (LaScala, Cornwall etc), as this would be my best option in my current room. Plus I think it would look cool to have a monoblock amp on top of each Cornwall IV.... Assuming I'm not worried about slightly messing up the finish on my CWIV, are there any other reasons why this is a bad idea? My CWIVs don't seem to vibrate a whole lot, even at my rock out listening levels... Assuming I am worried about the finish on my Cornwalls, is there anything you all do to avoid messing up the finish when using your speakers as a piece of furniture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Solid state or tubes? Tubes can be microphonic, so any vibration will affect the sound (and possibly the life of the tubes). Solid state, not so much. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryGillmore Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Edgar said: Solid state or tubes? Tubes can be microphonic, so any vibration will affect the sound (and possibly the life of the tubes). Solid state, not so much. Definitely solid state. I've been strongly considering a Schiit Aegir monoblock setup....80W of pure class A for $1600 a pair is hard to beat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman1 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I think mono blocks look awesome displayed on a butcher/cutting block in the floor, either in front or middle between the speakers. Of course if you have kids or pets this isn’t an option. I have neither so I’ve had my mc30s and my Hf60s on display like this. No vibration problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Good long term vibration test Use anything for damping, even a dense place mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I use them for plant holders... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC39693 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Nothing, absolutely nothing goes on top of my 40 year old Heresy x 2 pair. Don’t even think about it! oh, let’s water the plants on top of the speakers! Ayeee!,,, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 All electronics are subject to micro vibrations. Yes tubes are more susceptible, but I wouldn't put SS devices on a speaker either. Not to mention potential damage to the speakers. And the new Cornwalls are famous for their thin veneer. Shakey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Yes, and I let my wife put her lovely fresh orchids on top, and encourage my domesticated raccoons to use them as a scratching post. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 27, 2021 Moderators Share Posted August 27, 2021 I would not worry much about SS electronics on the speakers, I have all of mine on a sub and had no problems. It's a receiver, BR player, satellite receiver, 3 amps and a active crossover. It's a large sub about 6' wide and powerfull, it does not even make the BR disc skip which I was worried about. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 On 8/23/2021 at 9:36 AM, CoryGillmore said: IAssuming I am worried about the finish on my Cornwalls, is there anything you all do to avoid messing up the finish when using your speakers as a piece of furniture? You can place a rubber mat over the speakers --or you can add glass tops with a few rubber bumpers between the speakers and the glass- -Scotch® Self-Stick Rubber Bumpers, SP950-NA, clear, 0.5 in (1.27 cm), 20 per pack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 In a pinch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Unless you are really strapped for cash, you should always buy a solid, well built rack to house your electronics. This should be treated as a component upgrade. There are differences in sound quality in regards to what your equipment sits on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I guess I might have. Years ago, I had some glass shelving. This glass was a full inch thick, maybe 12" deep and maybe 36" in length. I was hurting for space to put things so, had several of these shelves. Putting them side by side (24" depth) I bridged them from the LaScalas to (I forget) something in the middle being used for the tv stand. I now had extra real estate space to put the electronics and now had natural space under them to put the LP's and tapes for my RTR. I think I still have several of those shelves. Been carrying them around for probably 30/35 years. VERY nice shelving but so big/thick/strong, you really need a built in situation to use them. Heavy boogers. Nice thing, they can help in a pinch if you need some ramps to raise your car, tractor or industrial backhoe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charok Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 On 8/23/2021 at 12:33 PM, MC39693 said: Nothing, absolutely nothing goes on top of my 40 year old Heresy x 2 pair. Don’t even think about it! oh, let’s water the plants on top of the speakers! Ayeee!,,, that would be my wife! hence custom hi angle risers discourages anything on top 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallpoul Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 On 8/23/2021 at 11:11 AM, CoryGillmore said: Definitely solid state. I've been strongly considering a Schiit Aegir monoblock setup....80W of pure class A for $1600 a pair is hard to beat... those amps generate so much heat, i tried them and return ed them, don't put them on the speakers directly, the heat may damage the speakers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 No equipment but I had glass tops built for my sons Heresy's and my Chorus 1's so small "music related" nick naks could be put on them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 NEVER put rubber bumpers or disks of any kind directly in contact with the speaker finish. Guaranteed to leave a blemish. Use felt or cotton pads, or of course glass tops. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryGillmore Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Thanks everyone. I actually ended up buying a 3rd party TV base that will raise my TV enough to be able to fit everything on the TV stand! I believe @RandyH told me about it in my other thread talking about covering the TV and TV stand with a blanket during 2-channel listening. EDIT: actually, it was @billybob who told me about the TV base. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickD Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 There is a product called grip liner, lightweight, cheap and easy to cut with scissors. Color is brown. I used it under my extension ladder when painting the walls in my living room so the ladder doesn't slip on the hardwood floors. I've got pictures on top of my Khorns and even Pink Floyd can't knock them down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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