Adding a maple platform to an existing wood rack


I am considering getting a 3" thick maple platform from either Timbernation or Tony's Woodshop. What is the best way to couple this to the top shelf of my RIX RAX. I now use the 2- shelf Rix stand that is on most of my system page photos. My thought is use Mapleshade Isoblocks or a like product.On a similar thread, a company called Atlanta Vibration pads sell an Isoblock type product for a lot less money. Their product is 1" high, while the Isoblock is 1 3/4" high. I use one suspended table, and one Non-suspended table. My floor is suspended, but has numerous floor jacks below the floor, so it's pretty stable. Lastly, do you think it's overkill to get a 3" platform since the Rix itself has such a substantial top shelf,which is also solid maple. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Inna : My experience was with Maple is with an all tubes System so that may have some bearing on my experiences..Many users love the Maple blocks so,I may be in the small percentage of people that have had less the great experiences with Maple..As I mentioned its only what I hear..
I am not saying that you should or shouldn't use a 3" thick Maple slab atop your stand,but one thing I will say is evertime you add Maple to anything you add "Warmth"..If you already have a Maple shelf atop your Rix Rax stand adding more Maple "may" push you further in the direction you may or maynot want to go..Just something to think about..
Inna: That has been my peception with Maple..In my system it tends to bogg things down and mute the sound..but thats me..Your mileage may vary..I have found that using too much of anything will go in the wrong direction..Keep in mind these are just my feelings..