We have a whole forum on "the method of tuning" that we invite folks to visit if they wish to explore. Also two threads here that I recommend. http://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/vibratory-or-not and http://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/referencing-vs-plug-play as well on TuneLand which I will be building on http://tuneland.forumotion.com/t467-the-vibratory-foundation Michael Green |
Ironically perhaps the type of wood is much less important when used as the top plate of an isolation stand due to the fact that the top plate is isolated right along with the component sitting on the top plate. Obviously, you still have to deal with induced vibration from motors, etc. as well as airborne vibration. But they are relatively easy to deal with by appropriate damping techniques. Marigo VTS Dots (constrained layer dampers), for example oh, and correct mounting techniques for the component and iso stand. Thus establishing a comprehensive vibration management program. Hint if you can’t decide on which type of wood to use, don’t fret as nice 3” thick slabs of granite or bluestone work very well, indeed, either as a support or as top plate for an iso stand. |
If it's not vibrating you would hear nothing at all. I personally have never seen or heard of an isolated audio system. I've only seen HEA marketing using the term isolation as a sales tool. Repeatedly the simple question is asked, if you kill the vibration than what are you listening to? Audio is vibration and has been described as nothing but vibratory on any scientific level ever taught unless HEA has created it's own science. Maybe it's time we set up our in-room listening labs and reference this. Michael Green |
