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Townshend Isolation Products.

Update on the Townshend platform: initially the wrong cells were installed on the platform per the weight of the turntable. I was then sent a set of the corner platforms for my rack. This was the solution to a number of problems. My footfall issues are gone and the overall sound has improved with a quieter background and a wider soundstage. my entire system has seemed to benefit from the corners. I have moved the platform over to my DAC. I am so astounded by the benefits of the platform and corners, I have ordered the podiums to go under my speakers. I'm totally bought in to the benefits of the Townshend isolation products. A huge shoutout to John Davis Hannant for his tireless customer service and his dedication in getting me the solution I needed.

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dover
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The Townsend platforms were not beneficial in my system.

Underneath my power amps I preferred my Magic Carpet base.

With my speakers I preferred a more direct coupling to the floor.

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mahgister
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If my system worth was not only 1000 bucks i would be tempted by them because there exist only positive reviews...

The first one almost negative i read is this one :

The Townsend platforms were not beneficial in my system. Underneath my power amps I preferred my Magic Carpet base.With my speakers I preferred a more direct coupling to the floor.

Please will you describe the difference in sound quality between your actual devices and the Townsend platform a bit more ?

I myself use at peanuts cost my own solutions with stunning improvement anyway ...

But i cannot claim and will not that my devices will beat the costlier and probably more thoughtful Townsend...

Thanks for your answer... I am very curious.... If the Townsend is not always an improvement it may means that my own solution is enough anyway as it seems to me ... ( my solution is  tuned damping load on the speakers and a sandwich of 6 different materials)

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johnread57
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We have engineered wood on concrete floor. Currently I use a simple carpet square to sit the speakers on to avoid scratches. I haven’t fitted the rubber feet supplied yet and not sure it will really make any difference.

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mahgister
12,582 posts
 

Speakers vibrate and we are not conscious how it impede  the sound quality...

I was not before taking the right path... 😊

vinylshadow
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I use Townshend Seismics under everything. Please consider their speaker podiums. They have an incredibly positive effect on the sonics. Like an equipment upgrade.

I put pods under my sub and all equipment as well as the rack isolation corners as even though the rack is isolated down to 3Hz, the individual components also vibrate. 

Their F-1 speaker cables, interconnects and digital cables are also fantastic. And fairly priced. 

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