Isolation systems

I do have isolation devices under all my components. I have Symposium platforms and rollerblocks(some w superballs and double stacked) under all my equipment. It could be overkill adding isolation footers under the rack itself, but in order to open up more space between my rack and speakers, I’m moving my rack back. And, if I add footers to the rack this would be the time. Sounds like some think of you isolate the components the rack doesn’t require anything additional. Definitely will finish reading link sent by @ditusa. Thanks

@sidog1460: The question of whether to isolate components individually vs. install Townshend Audio Seismic Corners on a rack is an interesting one. The Corners isolate the rack and everything it supports from floor-borne vibrations, but do nothing to isolate each component from the rack (and it's shelves) itself, and from the other components resting on other shelves.

But since you are already using the excellent Symposium Rollerblocks and Platforms (which---unlike spikes---do provide isolation for each component), the addition of the Townshend Corners would be a good way for you to access the effectiveness of the Townshend Seismic products. And there is no reason the Symposium and Townshend isolation systems cannot be used together. I have owned the Symposium Rollerblocks (and the very similar version of same made by Ingress Audio Engineering in Canada), and currently employ both the Ingress and Townshend isolation products in my Solidsteel racks.

@sidog1460 have you considered using those Carbide Audio footers under your speakers? A close dealer uses them there and sonically it was wonderful. I heard the before and after results, very impressive.

In my system, I have heard almost no difference with any isolation devices under my components, but I hear a huge improvement using Isoacoustics Gaia 1’s under my speakers!

@rsf507 I am actually talking to a Carbide Audio rep now. Their product sounds interesting. If I go with footers or a device under my rack my top three would be the Townshend seismic corners, Carbide Audio footers, and the Nordost Sort Fut’s.