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(As reported in Soundstage) I am very impressed with sonic improvements using 12-14" X 2" bicycle inner tube under CDP with mass loading on top. Local dept store bicycle dept has tube for $6 and hand air pump for $4. Using just enough air in tube to provide 1" height when fully loaded, and placing mass loading on top......you can buy Bright Star little rock $1-200, or buy 10-25lb metal barbell plate (can wrap in black dish cloth) or use lead shot in black sock etc. Provides deeper bass and more 3D soundstage than any cone or similar device, better than vibrapod, good for detailed SS systems, anyone else tried similar set-up, Sam
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I have heard some use the inflatable doughnut cushions sold at drug stores for people with hemeriods or other unfortunate problems. Given the anal retentive tendencies of many hobbyists, this may be more appropriate for some. A layer of bubble-rap between shelves can be interesting to experiment with, and if it doesnt help sonics, you can calm yourself popping the bubbles. I doe use a cement stepping stone from Home Depot under my sub and one on top. Seems to tighten things up.
Inscrutable-I highly recommend using a Target wall mount shelf. I sold my suspended turntable to a friend and when we set it up on the rack where his old turntable sat you couldnt walk past wihtout major skipping. 15min. later the wall shelf was up and all was well again. I knew it would fix the problem but was amazed when my friend stompted and jumped up and down like (as) a mad man with no ill effects. Having used my shelf for years I am covinced it is the oly way to go if your floor is not a slab. The walls trasmit less vibration than the floor and spikes isolate the shelf. Mount it close to a corner or door frame if possible.