European Vibraplane?

It's an interesting question which iso platform is The Best since a lot of the "art" of isolation involves how the platform is supported, how the component is supported and, like you say, how bad the situation is to begin with. We do know that Earth crust motion, in and of itself, is sufficient to cause problems. Halcyonics, a Swiss German iso table, is interesting and there's always Newport Corp. and TMC. Myself, I like hardened steel springs and heavy masses.

IMO There is lots to learn about isolation for audio components ... from what i have seen/read these vibraplane type isolators only isolate in the vertical?!

There is only one device I know that will isolate in ALL 6 axes ..."vistek" will do this but they are stupid expensive!

when i was searching these were the top!

Lawrence
Fidelity Forward

We discuss all the exotic options when most have their turntable sitting on spikes on a wobbly stand.

A single Vibraplane is a miracle under a turntable and very cost effective. Four Stillpoints Ultras is $900.00. You can purchase a used Vibraplane for that and pick up a cheap pump and be in business.

I don't know about Newport Corp. that Geoffkait mentions, but Vibraplane is a product of Kinetic Systems and is only one of several isolations stands they offer.

Here is specs on Vibraplane I purchased. Good numbers and good price.

Horizontal Natural Frequency 1.8 Hz

Isolation Efficiency @ 5 Hz 81%

Isolation Efficiency @ 10 Hz 95%

Net Load Capacity @ 80 psi 450 lbs.

Lharasim, the Vibraplane isolates in BOTH the vertical and horizontal planes.

I bought 3 VP's new from SOS and never had any Problem. But I never move them with filled feet. I think, that is the reason why some don't hold the air. It is mishandling from owners.
Such devices are based on brain, the pricing is made for professional users. I doubt, they would accept the High End calculation... (High End is a filled air tube in a wood box for several hundred $ ...)
I also listened to Minus-K with the same turntable...good luck with that units. It starts moving even when you move the Tonearm to the first track. Even when someone would pay me for it, I would refuse to use it. They are ok for units with centered weight, but that's it.
When you are in Europe, try it. Check the specs, what load it needs ...