Any opinions on the Symposium Acoustics Platforms?


I am looking for some thoughts from those of you with personal experience using the Symposium Acoustics platforms. I am particularly interested in the following models: Isis Shelf, Svelte Shelf, Super Plus Platform, and Ultra Platform. The platforms will be used with a custom Billy Bags Pro rack with sand filled tubing.

For those not familiar with the product, here's a link the to their site: Symposium Acoustics

I was considering the Ultra Platform to place under my Levinson 23.5 amp. I would also like to try one of the other shelves under my Classe Six preamp and Levinson No.37 transport.

Happy listening!
mstram

Showing 1 response by larryi

I utilize Svelte Shelves under my floorstanding speakers. I know of a number of other people who do this and they also get good results (tighter bass and improved clarity).

I also utilize an Ultra platform and roller blocks under my preamp. My preamp (ML Ref. 32) has a separate power supply, so it probably does not need much additional isolation. Still, there is some improvement in clarity and dynamics. I've heard really dramatic improvement with the Ultra used with other brands of linestages.

These isolation platforms also have very dramatic effects under CD players.

Like any such tuning devices, you have to experiment. It is possible to dry out the sound too much, particularly with source components. Given the cost, it helps to work with a dealer that will allow you to borrow platforms and roller blocks.