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Boy, Oh Boy! Towshend!

OK, I have elevated my belief in isolation.  For the first time I feel I have entered the Hi Fidelity zone.  About 3 weeks ago I purchased the Townshend Speaker Bars.  My muddy bass cleaned up, I have better imaging, clarity, precision, speed and focus.  My buddy who is not not into HiFi but has followed my adventures, was blown away.  He said, "OK, now I get why you do this."  Best money spent! 

Denon DL160 (re-tipped by Soundsmith) > Thorens TD150 > McIntosh 8900 > ALK Extreme Slope in Klipsch Belles.  Just another step in the long journey, but a Giant Step for my enjoyment.  My system took a large enough step forward that I am drawn into listening to all of my 2K plus albums again just to enjoy them in a new way. Great people to deal with too, even with Brexit messing things up.  Highly recommended!
I am not associated with them in any way, just want to pass it on.
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fuzztone
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@edgyhassle

Mine were on cones through carpet & clamped to the ceiling. There was improvement but closer to minor than major. I don’t doubt your wholesale uograde. Just no guarantee it will be for everyone.
Enjoy.
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twoleftears
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Or you could try some Soundocity outriggers combined with Isoacoustics Gaias.
fiesta75
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For me, even cheap isolation made a noticeable improvement.
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b_limo
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Congrats Dude!  I love those “aha” moments.  First thing I want to do is post here and share with everyone what I found. I appreciate you doing the same. Helps us all achieve better sound.

I’m a believer in isolation for sure.  I will check into Townsend.  Just about everone who tries them is impressed with them.

Happy Listening!
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millercarbon
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Haven't tried bars but they are all the same basic technology, the precision-damped spring. It is in a way just like everything else, just another attempt at isolation. But Townshend does it so well when you put a component on there it is not like it gets a little better, it is more like a significant component upgrade. Not a little better, a whole new thing. Really. Which is hard for a lot of people to believe, but true, and I only wish more people knew. So thanks for sharing.
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