Townshend platforms vs SRA platforms


Seems this is two very different philosophies of dealing with vibration control.
I believe that both are extremely effective but wonder which approach is best.
I know and love my SRA Ohio Class platform. They are transformative. Especially for TT.
And I also know that many swear by Townshend.
But SRA are solid and Townshend flexible or closer to springs (rubber).
Kind of like comparing Stillpoints with IsoAcoustics.
mglik
Hi Chuck
I was surely thinking of you when I posted.
SRA is oriented toward end users whom are at the point of destination when ordering. In a way, this amplifies things when applied to beloved, forever components.
And there is quite a difference with the Townshend being so effective under speakers. I think this is a very different application from TTs and other components. I don’t see SRAs used much for speakers.
Although my “solid” Stillpoints under my speakers are also super effective.
SRA was clearly sure that any pods or feet defeat the function of their platforms. They said that the platforms are designed to work with the stock feet. Although I do use Stillpoints with my TT platform. And Ralph uses them with his preamp too.
My mind is open as to which is better-SRA or Townshend.
All I am sure of is that the SRA platform under my TT is nothing short of spectacular. It is like the SRA allows the TT to fully function as designed. And, to my knowledge, Townshend is not used in critical scientific, military and medical as is SRA. So much so that they call their upper line Ohio Class and Virginia Class and their company the submarine term “Silent Running” Audio.
@mglik: IsoAcoustics uses rubber as the isolation material in all their footers, Townshend does NOT. The rubber sleeve into which the Townshend spring is installed is not employed in an isolation function, but as a very clever means of creating a damping characteristic in the Seismic Pod. There is nothing else like in on the market.
Yeah, I was kidding about Pods under them, that's why the ;) which is all my crappy work PC can do. Every manufacturer I've ever talked to says you cannot improve on their factory feet. Or any other aspect of their product, btw- and that's no joke! lol!