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Vibration control inside a cabinet

For placing an amp and a CD player inside a built in cabinet, what would be the best way to control vibrations:  do I want some kind of isolation platform (actual brand suggestions would be appreciated), or something more like Herbie's Tenderfeet?  Or both?

Thanks!

mcanaday
mechans
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I have a pair of 4 inch' thick maple boards made  by Timbernation. They excellent .  I then asked for a custom isolation stand for my pre amp. He disappeared for several months, so I can guardedly recommend him.  PS I got my deposit money back.

I also have immense brass footers by Edensound.  He is reasonable and reliable.  I think he has a presence on Yahoo.  I put them on my pre which is tubed and occasionally microphic while playing , no tapping.  It uses 6SN7s some of the oldest  and most precious can be noisy. The footers damped the pre well but tripled its weight . His prices were more than fair. He even drilled the correct size screws for receptacles on my pre. 

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rar1
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I use both of these products for my amps, cd players, and turntables inside my bookcases, as well as underneath my speakers: 

Neoprene and cork pads
https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/fasteners/vibration-isolators/pads/neoprene-cork-pad-4-x-4-x-1

Natural Rubber pads
https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/fasteners/vibration-isolators/pads/easy-cut-waffle-pad-natural-ru...

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falconquest
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For options to Timbernation try Michigan Maple Block. I have no affiliation with the company other than living in the same State.
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geoffkait
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Isolate the CD player. That will protect it from floor borne seismic vibration as well as vibrations from the cabinet produced by all sources including airborne.
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