Isolators

[jimholt]

What isolator feet do you recommend to have under your cd and amps as i do think they improve the sound not change it. Vibropods seem to be a good favourite. Jim.

 

[Garbz]

I have modsquad rubber feet under my turntable stand. I don't believe in isolation of other components much. Not because components aren't microphonic but because the contrbution is so small that when using speakers the echo in the room would dominate any microphonics, and when using headphones I don't see how it could make any difference. lol

 

[Oliver :)]

Pandafeet. Not too pricey, can be adapted to the weight of your components pretty well. Notice that isolation may make a significant, small, or no difference at all, depending on your setup. Do a search.

 

[jbloudg20]

none at the moment... I am skeptical about the gains and I am sure my money is best spent elsewhere for a better bang for buck ratio.

 

[Thaddy]

I picked up some Vibrapods and Vibrafeet off the For Sale forum for cheap, and while I can't say they make any differences, they look kinda cool.

edit: Nevermind, my system now has crazy BASS

 

[dura]

Under most CDp I tried sorbothane feet make a difference for the better, my current rega palnet 2000 got them standard.

 

[akwok]

I use Vibrapods. They do absolutely NOTHING to the sound, but as Thaddy said, they look cool.

They also increase ventilation under the D02, I guess.

 

[Oliver :)]

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Originally Posted by akwok I use Vibrapods. They do absolutely NOTHING to the sound

Does one calculate Vibrapods after the weight of the units, or does one just slab them under the components like you would with wooden blocks or spikes or whatnot? I once read Gary's article on vibration and the need to calculate the load if one wants sorbothane to be effective, it's quite interesting.

 

[akwok]

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Originally Posted by Oliver Does one calculate Vibrapods after the weight of the units, or does one just slab them under the components like you would with wooden blocks or spikes or whatnot? I once read Gary's article on vibration and the need to calculate the load if one wants sorbothane to be effective, it's quite interesting.

There's many different kinds of Vibrapods, for different weights. I bought the one that was suitable for my DAC - I think I bought #2 or #3, I can't remember.

 

[Garbz]

Aluminium spikes can be had for $5 each. It is a very budget way to make you look like an audiophile

 

[Demolition]

Another option is Bright Star IsoNodes. Similar to Vibrapods, but slightly cheaper.

I haven't noticed a marked difference in sound quality with IsoNodes under my equipment, but feel that anything that isolates them from vibration can't be doing any harm.

 

[skyline889]

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Originally Posted by Garbz Aluminium spikes can be had for $5 each. It is a very budget way to make you look like an audiophile

Where do you buy the spikes from? The cheapest I've seen for aluminum feet is around $40.

 

[Jose Garcia]

Under my CD Player I use a device I made using two wood shelves with concave door knobs and metal bearings. They mirror face each other and act like a Symposium base. It made wonders under my Turntable too.

For my Amplifier, I use a Rubber/Cork/Rubber Mat which is 18"x18"x1" and cost around $27.00 at any industrial store dedicated to heavy motors and refrigeration. This things are identical to the famous Rubber/Cork pads around Audiogon, Mappleshade and others and sell at high prices for a set of 2"x2"x1".

regards,

Jose.

 

[mrarroyo]

I got the Sound Quest Isolation Feet from TTVJ and I am very happy.

 

[slwiser]

I am now using these as well between my desk and Amp and between my Amp and my Lavry.

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo I got the Sound Quest Isolation Feet from TTVJ and I am very happy.