@lowrider57 I've replaced my Herbies with DH Cones. They are ceramic and sit under the component with the point facing down onto a hardwood platform such as maple. They do not colour the sound.
I agree with the ceramic cones and hardwood platforms+++
I am using tempered brass cones that I had machined many years ago and a few of Michael Green's (fairly cheep but nicely made) brass cones. I have them point down into a solid piece of 19"x15"x2" black walnut board, using a thin disc of suede leather between the bottom of the component and the base end of the cone. Between the heavy glass shelves of my three shelf rack and the black walnut planks, I have a heavy rubber/felt isolation pad at each corner.
As set up, I'm most happy with the neutral, open, clean and detailed sound I'm getting from my system and have no interest in spending thousands of dollars on someones miracle products that I know will give me net 0 improvement over what I have.
Happy listening......Jim
I agree with the ceramic cones and hardwood platforms+++
I am using tempered brass cones that I had machined many years ago and a few of Michael Green's (fairly cheep but nicely made) brass cones. I have them point down into a solid piece of 19"x15"x2" black walnut board, using a thin disc of suede leather between the bottom of the component and the base end of the cone. Between the heavy glass shelves of my three shelf rack and the black walnut planks, I have a heavy rubber/felt isolation pad at each corner.
As set up, I'm most happy with the neutral, open, clean and detailed sound I'm getting from my system and have no interest in spending thousands of dollars on someones miracle products that I know will give me net 0 improvement over what I have.
Happy listening......Jim