Maple Platforms

About the Maple Platforms

Mapleshade Maple Platforms are handcrafted from solid air-dried maple by an Amish family in southern Maryland. These platforms are a key component of the Mapleshade Vibration Control System, which has been shown through decades of empirical listening tests to significantly enhance audio performance. The maple wood used is air-dried rather than kiln-dried, preserving the wood fibers and resulting in a warmer, clearer, punchier, and more detailed sound compared to other materials like granite, slate, glass, or kiln-dried maple. When combined with brass footers or Isoblocks, these platforms effectively isolate and drain vibrations, improving bass definition, midrange clarity, and treble detail. They are available in various sizes and thicknesses, with typical dimensions such as 12" x 15" x 2" and 15" x 18" x 2". Users report improvements in soundstage depth, reduction of background noise, and enhanced imaging and tonal balance. The platforms are finished with natural cherry or lacquered maple options and are recommended for use under components such as amplifiers, turntables, and CD transports.