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Isolation device under Ayre CX-7e?

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone places the isolation device such as Vibrapod or maple wood board under Ayre CX-7e? What's your opinion?

I put my CX-7e on top of a maple wood board and then on top of 4 Vibrapod last night. THe soundstage was bigger, but the high is kind of echoeing. When i took them out, then the sound is clearer but soundstage was smaller. I just want to get some opinions or suggestions from experts here.

Thanks for reading.
hvu
mitch2
3,967 posts
 
Mine sits on 3 myrtle blocks, which are placed on a Black Diamond slab, which rests on top of a Zoethecus Z slab, which is on the wood shelf to my rack. Probably could do without either the Black Diamond slab or the Z slab, but it sounds just fine.
listener57
730 posts
 
Check out musicdirect.com for the factory recommended Ayre Myrtle Wood Blocks. These are the Cardas (manufactured for Ayre) blocks which do the right thing to support your unit.
Otherwise, my default support recommendation is to check out Herbiesaudiolab.com for Tenderfeet, or Big Fat Black Dots, either of which represents a cost effective great support idea.
hvu OP
23 posts
 
thanks.
I tried to place the cdp on top of maple wood which on top of my shelf (without Vibrapod). The sound was much better as i expected. Tighter bass, mid and high are clear. I think i will order stuffs from Herbiesaudiolab.com and place it under the maple wood to see what happens. THe cost is reasonable to me.

thanks.
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