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New HD DVD Player - which isolation device to use?

I've got a new Toshiba HD DVD player on it's way. Does anybody have suggestions on which isolation devices would be best to use? I'd like to keep the cost reasonable...maybe under a hundred bucks. There's so many varying opinions...I'd like to hear what everybody thinks.

Thanks,

Rob
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shadorne
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Are you trying to improve the longevity of the device?
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rkuryl OP
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Are you trying to improve the longevity of the device?

No...I'm just trying to get the most performance out of it for audio and video. I was thinking of maybe some Herbie's Iso-Cups with the Gabon ebony ball. Any thoughts??
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Are you trying to improve the longevity of the device?

No...I'm just trying to get the most performance out of it for audio and video.

I am not sure if vibrational damping can help like it can with a TT or a filament in a tube. I mean if something is loose (intermittent contact, loose board, or the transformer hums) then you really should take your DVD back or get it repaired.
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Unfortunatly your tv doesn't have the hdmi input. The max. resolution the player,itself can output via component will be 720. Even tho your tv will convert that to 1080i. It ain't the same as the player sending 1080i. On my XA1, I can toggle thru 720 and 1080---the picture snaps on 1080 resolution---not so for 720. The Herbie cups should work well,and cheaply. I suggest some weight on top of the player.---I also use one of those 2 prong--to an iec things and use a quality power cord.
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