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Originally Posted by vcoheda
i tried the cardas blocks again under my Meridian G08 and did not notice any difference. i found this odd, because site after site people recommend using isolation components under the CD player, because of a noticeable effect. however, when i was taking another look at the G08, i noticed that the entire bottom is covered in a layer of rubber material which then protrudes at the corners to form feet. i think this is the reason the blocks do not work - i.e., there is already isolation there.
not sure why i didn't notice this before, but it is a semi-heavy player and i do not find myself lifting it up at such an angle as to see clearly the entire bottom half. from what i have read and my experience with them under my Apache, i do think it is likely that the cardas blocks will have a positive effect on other CD players.
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i've had really excellent results with my myrtle blocks under all compenents that are in the speaker/hi-fi chain, except my TT - i prefer my FIM iso-bearings. i have a Salamander rack with shelves made of mdf. the blocks clean up the bass quite a bit, including overall speed and transient detail throughout the other registers - the music just flows better.
these tweaks fall in the YMMV category. the myrtle blocks are cheap enough to suck it and see. an excellent VFM tweak in my hi-fi.
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