@lowrider57 - as promoised above - here is a link to my site that details the Cone feet I have tried.
http://image99.net/blog/files/505119d0be04fa00f053d1e3491df5c8-80.html
http://image99.net/blog/files/505119d0be04fa00f053d1e3491df5c8-80.html
Best building material for vibration free shelving
@lowrider57 - as promoised above - here is a link to my site that details the Cone feet I have tried. http://image99.net/blog/files/505119d0be04fa00f053d1e3491df5c8-80.html |
@williewonka, the brass cones look beautiful. A set of brass "audiophile approved" cones would fetch hundreds of dollars. Great that they’re performing so well, and well done on admitting you've made mistakes along the way. Lots of good reading on your website as well. I went all in on maple platforms for my components after reading so many recommendations. It’s like I upgraded my components; the imaging is very focused with XL separation of instruments, micro-dynamics such as the attack and decay of drums are now more revealed, and the top-end of my digital sounds smooth and organic. Music is much more realistic. I’m using the suggested setup of hard footers under the components which drain vibration into the maple plinth. Then pliable damping material between the maple board and the wood shelf. |
Slaw, I dont have room to try springs in my rack which has fixed shelves. On each component I have damping weights on top, next are the footers, a 1 inch maple plinth, then a decoupling layer. I also need space for the heat from tubes. For footers I’m using some DH Cones and also footers utilizing brass bearings. https://edensoundaudio.com/shop/category/terrastone-footers/terrastone-roller-bearing/ Between the maple and shelf I’m using Herbies Grungebusters which are compliant and recommended for platform decoupling. I’m not damping the entire platform, only the four corners to get a lively sound from each component. |