Isolation devices and CDPs

Hi Tbg (Norm), very interesting insights and no doubt correct. When the cost of the isolation approaches or exceeds the cost of the components, though... :-)

Curious if you've had the opportunity to try any of the SK Research shelves and blocks. They're out of Austin.

Hope to see you at CES.

Brian

No, Brian, I have not tried the SK Research shelves or blocks. I just looked them up. All they say is that they are made of natural wood??

Would that Halcyonic bases cost as little as SK Research shelves; nobody else would be in business.

I've tried quite a few different kinds of "footer" devices under my transport and the best that works for me are the roller ball style. Pick one of the many types and try it out.

Enjoy,
Bob

Bob, may i ask which roller ball type footer you tried and which one you prefer?

I just got two sets of Equa footers. One for my Spectron Musician SE and another one for my Krell 280cd and Benchmark DAC. The amount of clarity these devices brought to the sound is quite astonishing!

For the last two years, I've used Stillpoints cones and Finite Elemente footers. The Equa footers make them sound fuzzy by comparison. I've never introduced in my system any piece of equipment or accessory that makes so much of an improvement on the sound for so little money. This is the kind of revelation you get when you have a major equipment upgrade. Every nuance in the recording is now part of the performance.

I certainly didn't know I had a vibration problem until I inserted the Equa footers under the cdp. With the Stillpoints or the Finite Elemente under the cdp there was a slight but noticeable improvement in sound quality. With the Equa footers it is night and day.

The lower notes are much better defined with very nice articulation and texture. From the midrange to the top end, things could not get any better IMO. The voices emanate with more air and detail, reminiscent of a live performance instead of a reproduction of a performance. The upper notes are now more crystal clear with excellent timing and decay. I'm so glad I decided to give them a try and the only thing I regret is not trying the Equa footers before. I hope this helps.

Regards,

iSanchez