help on isolation/absorption/coupling

Stereophile had a collection of tweaks compiled from JS's Fine Tunes. It is probably on their site. I my have it around and can get it to you if you would email me.

Wtsaila: I have the same type of amp setup as you and can warn of one thing. I tried placing brass cones under my Audion amp (which sounded good) however they also stored a lot of the heat coming off the chassis which after an hours play was like having the amp resting on three hot coals (not a good thing). I guess that you could say that they were drawing heat from the chassis, but they were also introducing it back into the amp, as well as raising the amount of ambient heat. I temporarily settled for resting the amp (on its stock feet) on a maple board supported by Vibrapods, but will soon try out Neuance shelving (again just using the stock feet on the unit).

Wtsaila this is a very confusing area. Alot of terms that I don't understand, so if your new it must be very confusing. I would like you to read the post "Footers/Shelf Material" first. Redkiwi does a good job outlining the basics. After that if you want further help please e-mail me or Redkiwi and we would love to help further. Redkiwi is the most informed I've read here, and I know he'ld be honored to help you. J.D.