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Isolation platforms

Over the summer I purchased a Timbernation 3 shelf 2 in. Tiger maple audio rack along with 3 in. isolation platforms for my ARC Ref 750s. mono amps. My question is do I also need isolation platforms for my ARC Ref 6SE and ARC Ref 9cd ? I was thinking of also getting 3 in.
maple platforms for each of them. Would it be more for looks or would it really be useful for isolation.

tattooedtrackman
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noromance
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It would be for looks unless you used appropriate feet to isolate the platforms. Adding the wood may also introduce a subtle tonal change to the system. You could try adding isolation feet to the amps without the platforms. 

 

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tattooedtrackman OP
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@noromance Ty for your response. I wanted to use the 3 in. amp platform because they were sitting on just my tongue and groove wood floor. I was also thinking the same thing that if I bought the other 2 platforms for my preamp and CDP that it would more for the looks more than isolation. The 3 in solid maple platforms do look nice though. Lol. 

neversatisfied
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IsoAcoustic platforms, feet, etc are a nice upgrade in my opinion. Unlike wires and cable where many say they hear no difference [myself included] I find that isolation does work on anything which causes vibration. I draw the line at amps though. 

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