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Can I go wrong with Stillpoint Ultra Mini anti-vibration isolation feet?

I am researching what anti vibration isolation feet to add to my components. I came across a Galen Carol article which compared and rated various isolation devices. The Stillpoints rated the highest among isolation feet with at 9 out of 10 rating. If purchased used I could afford Stillpoints bottom of the line Ultra Minis for my Marantz KI Ruby CD/SACD player and Luxmann L507u Mk2 integrated amp. Maybe later some more for my Shunyata Hydra Denal 6000/S power conditioner. Do you think these would be a good choice for my system in their price range of maybe $350 or more a set used.

If it makes a difference the rest of my system is a VPI Classic 2 turntable with an Ortofon 2M Black cartridge, and a pair of Magico A3 speakers. The components are sitting on built into the wall shelves. The top shelf for the CD player and turntable is a slab of marble floating on a cushion of that rubbery shelf liner you can use for kitchen drawers, which is on a floating slab of 3/4" Baltic Birch plywood on another piece of shelf liner over a fixed 3/4" plywood shelf. The integrated amp is on the middle shelf similarly designed but without the marble level. The bottom shelf, the same as the middle has the power conditioner and my DISH box for watching TV.

So what do you think? Would the Stillpoints be a good choice or should I be looking elsewhere and why. Again I’m only looking for feet, not shelves or platforms. I’m sure some of you have some experience with these devices and could help guide me along as I’ve none. Thank you for your thoughts and I'd appreciate your advice.

Below are some of the more affordable higher rated isolation feet I’ve been taking a look at from the Galen Carol list along with his 1-10 rating on each. The Stillpoints are a bit more pricey, but have the highest rating, so maybe are worth the extra investment. The full list is at https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/a-brief-survey-of-isolation-devices/

Aurios Classic- Roller Ball (8)

Pro Max- Roller Ball (7)

Decouplers- Roller Ball (5)

Black Diamond Racing (BDR) Cones- Rigid (5)

Clear Audio Magix- Other (7)

Daruma IIIi- Roller Ball (7)

DH Cones- Rigid (7)

Isolation Bearings- Roller Ball (7)

Finite Elemente Ceraball- Roller Ball/Other (7)

Cerapuc- Roller Ball/Other (8)

Gingko Mini Clouds- Viscoelastic (8)

Marigo Small Cones- Rigid (6)

Reference- Rigid (6)

Stillpoints- Other (9)

Symposium Rollerblocks - Roller Ball (8)


Thanks for looking,

Mike



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skyscraper OP
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Audiorusty,seems a number of you like the Townsend products. My platforms are already built in is why I'm primarily looking at only footers at present. The IsoAcoustic Oreas you are considering for your set-up are still high on my list of possiblities. 

Tomic601, thanks for describing what you have. You've surely put a lot of effort into your choices. I hope I get the kind of results you've undoubtedly achieved. Have you used any other products you've since upgraded to achieve better results? Pardon me if I'm asking you too many questions. 




skyscraper OP
830 posts
 
And the winner once again is twoleftears for suggesting the Isoacoustic Aureas. After much research they seem to best fit the parameters of both performance and budget. I ordered seven of their Indigos for the Marantz Ruby CD player and Luxmann 507uX Mk2, and three of the Bronzes for the Shunyata Denali power conditioner. For about $500 that accounts for a one portion of the yet to be received economic stimulus check. Might as well stimulate the audio industry first.

Seriously though, thank you all for your ideas and input. Two days of voluntary stay at home self quarantine (no, not sick, thank goodness) were hopefully well spent reading and replying to your advice, and doing research on vibration isolation and related products. Hopefully the Aureos will perform well and make an audible difference.

And to Geoff, reading some old posts of yours on vibration isolation in six dimensions, which referenced the LIGO gravity waves project were quite interesting. I couldn’t run down with certainty what if dimensions, including vertical, the Aureos addressed, so maybe I’ll have to retofit my floating platforms with springs under mass later on, rather than only the compressed layer of mat the shelves are currently riding on. We’ll see.

Again this has been interesting research and thank you all for sharing your knowledge on the subject. I wish I had the resources to try all your suggestions and recommended isolation devices.

Mike
bobedwards101
176 posts
 
@Atagulka. Hockey Pucks are HARD. You want SOFT for isolation feet. 
audition__audio
1,498 posts
 
Yes HRS products are superb but they tend to be pricey. Mike knows his stuff!
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