Stillpoints LP Isolator Record Weight

Agriculturist, it makes a big difference but it tarnishes something. Try it.

TBG, actually based on your suggestion I got three Mapleshade weights (two .75 lbs and one 1.5 lbs) and put them on top of the three SP LPIs I have on the preamp section of my VAC integrated. So far I am loving the difference the extra weight makes. What did you find gets tarnished or spoiled?
Thanks for the ideas.

Tbg, I have to say that after a couple hours of listening to my system using three LPIs each augmented by Mapleshades on the VAC chassis, I find I am substantially better off than without the Mapleshade weights. No downside so far. The upsides are: more body and color, better voice and instrument separation, better bass, less edge on vocals and even instruments, i.e., more rounded and natural. That is to say I am finding that the benefits of using the LPIs are magnified. Of course, without a doubt and in line with Whatthe suggested earlier, these benefits are possible primarily because of the very high quality circuits and parts of the VAC 160iSE. What I am assuming the SP LPIs do is eliminate chassis resonance, which probably leaks into the amp circuits and even perhaps the tubes. I am curious to hear what you didn't like with the extra weight of the Ultra 5s versus the LPIs, as I will keep a watch for that.

Thanks again.

Agriculturist, basically it robbed the music of pace (or toetapping) and dynamics

Tbg, I could be missing something that you noticed, and it will strike me later. This has happened to me before. Or perhaps the SP Ultra 5s are too heavy, while the Mapleshades I have are just heavy enough but not too heavy.