Solidsteel · S3 Series

Solidsteel S3-A Amplifier Stand

From $299

Solidsteel · S3 Series

The S3-A gets a power amplifier off the floor and onto the same damped aluminium pillars as the S3 rack: a 17 by 23-inch platform, 4.9 inches tall, rated to 132 pounds.

Price is for one stand. Black $299, walnut $349.

17 × 23 in
platform
132 lb
tested capacity
4.9 in
tall
Damped
aluminium pillars
Options and pricing

Authorized Solidsteel dealer · Delivery and installation by Pearl Audio · Trade-ins welcome

The story

A floor-standing amplifier picks up everything the floor does. The S3-A is a single S3 level: a 1.18-inch laminated MDF shelf on four short threaded aluminium pillars filled with damping material, with stainless hardware and spiked, zinc-treated terminals. Spikes couple it to the floor, the damped pillars break the path upward, and the amplifier gets a flat, inert platform at a height that keeps air moving around it.

At 17 inches wide and 23 inches deep the regular stand suits most stereo and mono power amplifiers; the smaller S3-B (15.9 by 18.9 inches) is available to order for compact chassis. Walnut matches the walnut S3 racks, black matches everything else, and one stand under each monoblock looks right beside an S3-4.

Key technologies

  • Damped aluminium pillars. Each threaded pillar is an anodized aluminium tube filled with damping material, so the structure stores far less energy than a hollow welded steel frame and releases what it does store quickly.
  • 1.18-inch platform. The same laminated MDF shelf as the S3 racks, rated to 132 pounds.
  • Low profile. 4.9 inches of height gives airflow under the chassis without lifting a heavy amplifier higher than it needs to be.
  • Stainless hardware, zinc-treated terminals. All fasteners are stainless steel and the iron pillar terminals are AVP zinc treated to rule out rust.

Finishes

  • Black black pillars, black laminate platform
  • Walnut black pillars, walnut laminate platform

Black and walnut are stocked by the US importer and priced separately; select the finish above. White is available to special order.

Specifications
Type Amplifier stand, single level
Dimensions 17 in W × 23 in D × 4.9 in H
Platform 1.18 in MDF, polymer laminate
Capacity 132 lb, tested
Pillars Painted (anodized) aluminium, threaded, filled with damping material
Hardware Stainless steel; iron AVP terminals, zinc treated
Finishes Black; walnut
Made in Italy
Sold as One stand

Solidsteel S3 Series product page and specifications

Where it sits in the range

Solidsteel builds an amp stand for each of its rack series.

  • Solidsteel S3-A (this model): 17 × 23 in, black $299 or walnut $349
  • Solidsteel S3-B: small stand, 15.9 × 18.9 in, black $299 or walnut $349
  • Solidsteel HY-A Hyperspike amp stand: 15.9 × 23.6 × 5 in, flat black ($649)
  • Solidsteel HF-A Hyperspike amp stand: gloss black or white ($999)

Pairs with the S3-4 in black or the S3-4 in walnut.

Plan your Solidsteel system with Pearl Audio

Pearl Audio is an authorized Solidsteel dealer in Portland, Oregon. We can help you choose shelf count and height for your components, arrange delivery and assembly, and set up a listening appointment. Call (503) 222-2599 or email sales@pearlaudio.com.

The Pearl Audio experience

How we work with you

A system at this level should be heard, thoughtfully matched, and properly set up. From the first audition to long-term ownership, you work with the same people, in person.

  1. 01

    Listen first

    Hear the S3-A Amplifier Stand by appointment in one of our two purpose-designed demonstration rooms, with your own music and time to compare without pressure.

  2. 02

    Delivery and installation

    We deliver and install throughout the Portland area, taking care of placement, connections, ventilation and system configuration ourselves.

  3. 03

    Support for as long as you own it

    We support everything we sell for as long as you own it, whether the answer comes by phone, in your home, or through factory service.

  4. 04

    A path for what comes next

    Trade-in assistance and qualifying 100% Trade-Up options give you flexibility when your listening priorities or your system change.

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