High end electron microscope stands aren't as expensive as you would think. For example, two electron microscope stands marketed to the audiophile market, Vibraplane and Minus K, are both around $2.5K. There are, what, about 15 pretty decent audiophile grade isolation stands available these days not counting the plethora of DIY stands, including bungee cords, inner tubes, tennis balls, bubble wrap, etc., etc.
Has anyone tried to knock off the Minus K negative stiffness design? LOL
