Just a couple of general comments to add to this thread. There are two broad approaches to handling vibration: isolation, and control/absorption. Isolation techniques include things like cones and spikes (when you want to either anchor the item, or keep it from introducing vibration into the system), whereas control/absorption through the use of sorbotane, Vibrapods, NAVCOM, springs (turntable suspensions) etc., reduces the amount of energy being picked up by a component. Both methods are effective, but have essentially different approaches. Often, you will need a combination of both to eliminate the majority of vibrational energy.
Best vibration tweaks
The components in my system rest on a Lovan rack (not filled). Until recently, I hadn't considered doing much more to control vibrations in my system. But I've noticed that their are some relatively inexpensive (a dangerous phrase in our hobby) tweaks in this department that are available. I'm curious to know what experience others have had with things like Vibrapods, filling their stands with weighted material, airmats, Audiopoints (?), those half-globe gel balls (don't know their name), etc. If you've tried them, how much of an improvement (if any) did they make? Several of these appear to be mutually exclusive, so which do you recommend most? Thanks for your input.
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