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Best isolation cones

Wanting to purchase some new isolation cones for my amp and Oppo 105. See Nordost isolation cones however wondered if they are really worth the extra money or are there any alternatives? One of the things I don't like about Nordost cost is how high they make your unit sit. Also I have seen other isolation components like Vibrapods or Pangea audio Mega feet at a fraction of the price.

Advice please

Thanks
morty74

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I tried green spaghetti but it was all loose amd gooey and everything fell over.
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Ps, you have my personal guarantee. Isn't that good enough?
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For those having problems hearing the difference here's the list from best to worst. Your results might vary.

NASA grade ceramics
Tempered high carbon steel cones
Aluminum cones
Brass cones
Carbon fiber cones
Nothing
Rubber and Sorbothane
Lead
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No question about it, the NASA grade ceramic Super DH (diamond Hardness) Cones from Golden Sound.
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Tom wrote,

"Isolation will only exist in the absence of matter."

Now you tell us!
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If isolation didn't exist would man have to create it? One wonders, did 50,000 audiophiles get hoodwinked into purchasing isolation devices since the advent of Seismic Sink and Vibraplane 20 years ago? That would be one big honking scam.
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