Damping Plates


Lots of discussions about isolators and couplers used on the bottom of components but not much said about dealing with internal resonances using damping plates on top of the equipment. Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS) is one of many manufacturers that make such devices but, like all things with an audiophile label, they can get expensive. Low-cost alternatives such as scuba dive weights have been mentioned by some.

Have you tried damping plates and were there worthwhile improvements in sound quality?
turnbowm

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lowrider57
3,504 posts
02-07-2020 11:24am
"I use them on all my tube components...."

Reportedly, tube equipment and CD players/transports benefit the most from resonance control, although I had good results on a DAC.
millercarbon2,876 posts02-07-2020 1:13pm
"....You can spend money and buy stuff but I recommend that you first try as many freebies as you can. That way you actually learn something. I started 30 years ago with phone books...."

I experimented with a dictionary before investing in scuba dive weights. I credit you with that idea from your Home Theater post.