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Best Vibraplane Compressor Substitute?


Just bought a 20 x 24" Vibraplane to use under my TT, and am very excited.

It comes without a compressor and I wonder if there's any reason to spend a lot of money, just for 'hot air'? (couldn't resist)

Really, is there any justificaton for an expensive compressor? The bladders on the item are purported to be sound, and if they're not I will replace them myself. The compressor will only come on as needed: I can 'top off' the machine before listening and disconnect it. The VP is not going to need air during a two or three hour session, certainly.

My thought is to buy a relatively inexpensive unit, and proceed as above.

I would appreciate your suggestions, and thank you in advance for sharing your experience.

Best,

David
cdk84
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busypk
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Emb, as Sntax stated I've too heard from others the Symposium Ultra is good but not even in the same world as a Vibraplane. Bass via a Vibraplane is tight and controlled and more important very natural sounding.
ebm
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HI,Your right buy what you like i dont really care sorry.
ebm
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Its great if you love air tanks and noise im sure its better.
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syntax
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Vibraplane is available in a passive Version or active (with a compressor). The passive one holds the level very long without any additional filling (my last one is more than 2 months ago and it was only 1 move with the pump per valve, no big deal).
I never had the active one, but when it is used with a compressor, it can't be a big deal in noise. Dental compressors are silent... A compressor only starts when the air flows out (this is normally only with linear Arm the case but not in a closed system), when the Air bladder is filled, it is done.
No need for the compressor to start.
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