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Vibration - What are the Main Sources?

A current thread discussing the best tweaks gave consistently high ranking for component isolation. I am curious to know where all the vibration is coming from that we are addressing with isolation. I understand that high volume listening can create significant vibration, but for the sake of this discussion let's assume we are listening at moderate levels. Can the vibrations from moderate sound levels affect the quality of sound? Are there other common significant sources of vibration that we are guarding against that can dramatically affect sound?
zlone
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nonoise
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Electronic components do benefit from isolation. Using Isoacustic Oreas made a big difference in the focus and clarity of the sound. Why one would proclaim it wouldn't doesn't deserve comment, actually.

I say this as they will always chime in with their very negative proclamations, as if from on high, in the hopes of discouraging anyone from even trying. Makes one wonder what motivates them so say such things.

All the best,
Nonoise
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cakyol
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Main source of vibration is the toroidal transformer in any electronic equipment.

It is particularly sensitive to oversaturation and DC component in the AC mains, if any.

Here it is in detail:

https://sound-au.com/articles/xfmr-dc.htm

It does NOT affect the sound, it is just an annoyance.


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lalitk
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“Primarily looking at more isolation for the Schiit components for starters.”

@zlone, 

Please take a look into footers from Herbie’s 

https://herbiesaudiolab.com/collections/component-isolation
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danvignau
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I isolated my components by running the speaker wires through the wall to my listening room.  I often say, "Nothing is the best", but this actually is.  Of course, I don't get to show off my stuff, but that is not why I own it.
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"zlone" = Corvette or Camaro?

Neither :-). Though loosely related to an engine additive. 
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