I have a couple of old stuffed frogs from Cost Plus that do the trick. At first I tried the short one (5") and it helped to flesh out the sound a bit. Adding the one with the long legs (15") attenuated the highs a bit much for my taste but made for nice midrange presence.
I don't know what they're stuffed with but they're heavier than they look.
Removing the smaller one was the ticket. With the body of the long frog centered over the CD mechanism and the legs spreading out to the corners, the damping is just about perfect now.
It may look funny but the sound is beautiful and it's removable should I ever sell it.
All the best,
Nonoise |
So does Symposium fall into that same category ? |
Im using ESOTERIC 03XD CD player that junk won't be needed. |
Depending on the CD player, I've found that going with high grade capacitors and replacing the op-amps with LM6172's made a bigger improvement than isolation or sound dampening. Tweaks are a long learning experience, good luck. |
I did it. It works. First the cables, now this. My inborn skepticism is taking a hit. |
I did it. It works. First the cables, now this. My inborn skepticism is taking a hit. |
Herbie’s Audio Lab Tenderfeet footers work great for me. Have them under all my gear. I can see where additional internal damping could provide even more benefit, though. |
Several tweaks * remove the top cover- I bought a cheap ac filter to keep dust out * Machina Dynamica NEW Dark Matter is beyond amazing. Cut to fit in CD tray *Machina Dynamica springs great for isolation . I have them under everything expect my speakers, which are on el cheapo Harbor Frieght Dollys with rubber feet https://www.stereophile.com/content/machina-dynamic%E2%80%99s-new-product |
paul,
First you have to measure the size of the applied sheet(s).
Then you have to cut them.
Then the serious roller pressure needed to correctly apply them.If you're not working hard with that roller, they are not correctly applied!
Multiple, stacked sheets on each location add to the time.
I spent over $100 on Noico sheets to do my entire system.
I found they enhanced soundstage effects. |
I use a Gutwire Notepad on top of my components. Damps out vibration without gluing anything inside. Don't know if they're still made. |
As @petg60 has said, the footers can make a nice difference. The first tweak that got my attention were footers under my CDP. Cost $2. The tweak...Pumice Stone. It's used for pedicures. You can find it in the health & Beauty section of many stores. I was a skeptic about tweaks until then. Now I use my own DIY roller blocks. I can change the sound with the different materials used for the balls. Wood is my choice.
As to why NAD or someone else doesn't do the dynamat, it could be that they don't believe in it. Or the cost factor |
I use a specific paint I mix with added minerals to control resonance rather than damping sheets or the like which reduce soundstage air and size. Tom |
I have found out that cd players are mostly affected by better support and less by adding any dampening sheet. But if you want you can try EAR dampening sheet from Parts Connexion.
Top and bottom cover for start and if you go crazy add small pieces of it on top of power supply capacitors.
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I bought Noica for my upcoming project. $12 got me enough to do 8? 10? CD players. Maybe NAD raises their prices by a buck. I don’t think that’s what’s driving their decision.
Why is Noico hard to apply? Or take more time than the average stuff? |
I use Noico dampening material in/on ALL my components.
Often in multiple layers.
It is somewhat costly and takes a while to do the job right.
This adds cost to a product.
One that NAD does not want to absorb or add to the retail price. |
I’m not worried about which material to use. I am wondering why, if vibrations need dampening and it’s so easy and cheap to do so, doesn’t NAD do it in the first place. |
roofing insulation foam works great too... |
Also worth looking into is the E-A-R Isodamp SD125, made specifically for damping vibrations in metal panels. Michael Percy Audio sells all the E-A-R products. |
Will this void warranty?
you might want to check. |
Hard to market.
If trunk rubber works to good imagine fo.Q!
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