Isolation Platform - to be or not to be for CDP?

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I agree that Aurios would be a great help in improving the sound of your CDP.

Far better than Aurios, get a set of Symposium Roller Blocks with Grade 3 Tungsten Carbide Balls (or start with grade 25 TC balls). You can find them used on Audiogon for around $ 275.00 - $ 300.00.
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You can use the Roller Blocks in conjunction with whatever platform you choose and the sonic improvement is terrific.
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I've found the Gingko Mini clouds very effective under my cd player. The trick is to load the top of your player so the 3 blue balls support close to the 30 lbs they can handle....but for a very cheap tweak you can put superballs in vibrapods under the player. Place in a triangle under your player and place a sandbag on top of your player. Simple soup spoons held in place with modeling clay can hold marbles. This gives a cheap and dirty idea what 'better floaters like aurios' can do for your system....take your time, there is a lot at AA about this stuff. Have fun and Seasons' Best.

I think you should buy a Neuance shelf and support it on points on the corners. While I like Aurio 1.0 with tungsten carbide balls in many circumstances, on Neuance shelves they do nothing. Neither do RollerBalls with Grade 3 balls or anything else that I have tried. The Acapella bases are better than the Neuance but are too expensive.

Finite Elemente ceraballs directly under my CD Player made an obvious difference to me (~120). Right now I have them under my turntable with a 2" maple platform. I am getting another set eventually under my CDP.

May I suggest a quick and cheap solution? Diyumas or RollerPlates... easy to build and cost effective. For the Diyumas you will need just 3 ( http://store1.yimg.com/I/myknobs_1823_85185837 ) concave door knobs from this page http://www.myknobs.com/conbrigfin.html. They are found on Home Depot ( the ones without the center dimple). You also need 3 copper end cops ( or caps ), sand to fill the caps/cops , Krazy Glue and 3 steal bearings about 1/2" to 3/4" diameter. If you decided for the Roller Plates, just have two pieces of wood around 16" x 14" x 3/4" . Get 6 convave knobs and mirror image three on each board. After having the knobs attached, put 3 bearing balls in between and you are done.

It is easy, affordable, effective and fun to work with.

If you need help, just send me an e-mail. I will be glad to assist you. BTW, it cost less than the $10 for the Diyumas and about $15.00 to $20.00 for the RP's.

Happy Holidays,

Jose.