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Synposium Acoustics - Impressed!

Decided to give their lowest-end platform (Segue) a try under a Rega P3 to see if it could lower the noise floor a bit.  Amazing night and day difference that far exceeded my expectations.  Not only did it damped vibrations really well, it even eradicated what I presumed was a poor-grounding hum that was notable when moving the cart towards the record at higher volumes during cueing.  Arguably this was less than an optimal product match as I see I should have gone for the Segue ISO for use under analog turntables.  Nonetheless the results are stellar.  I now have a Foundation rack on order and look forward to resonance-free support under all my gear.

Questions - anyone else seeing similar results?  Anyone using the Svelte Shelf under speakers?
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three_easy_payments OP
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@larryi 

Thanks for the feedback regarding your experience with these products.  From reading Symposium's materials it sounds like they recommend not using speaker spikes when placing speakers on top of a Svelte shelf.  In my room my speakers sit directly on a hardwood floor (currently using spikes on saucers to protect the floor).  Would you recommend not using the spikes and instead use rubber footers for placement onto the Svelte shelf?
larryi
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For maximum damping, the shelf should contact the bottom of the speaker.  If you need more height, or to angle the speaker a bit upward, then footers should be placed under the shelf (i.e., between the shelf and the floor).  I wanted a slight tilt back angle, so I fashioned a wooden wedge to tilt the shelf slightly.  This is a bit of a hassle because the svelte shelf has no provision for attaching feet; you will have to figure this out for yourself.
ebm
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I totally agree i just got the Osiris all copper(legs) rack it is transformative in my system.Im using Symposium Stealth Edition Ultra for my turntable on top shelve of rack.All shelves using Svelte plus.My line conditioners (2) and power amp using Symposium Ultra stealth stands with Trillium copper adjustable spikes.My Magico speaker are using Symposium Super Stealth edition plus with adjustable Trillium copper spikes which go through the carpet to the floor. Every time i add Symposium to the system it improves the sound of the system.I have been using Symposium for over 25 years Peter is a wonderful honest and very helpful person.He knows everything about his products.
tooblue
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Having great results with a Symposium Segue ISO heavy mass version under a 80 lb VPI Prime with single motor flywheel sitting on a 3" maple block on top of my Lead Balloon turntable stand. In a much more needed application with my Origin Live table upstairs on a very average stand it really shows its effectiveness, it is night and day. In both my applications I am using them with tables that have no suspension of their own. I am taking notes of the applications others are using and their results. happy listening.
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Very helpful input from all.  From the results I've seen so far I can see how easy it may be to go down the Symposium rabbit hole searching for further incremental benefits. 
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