Do isolation devices really help?


I am curious about your thoughts on isolation devices--cones, pads, etc.. Do they really help? I can maybe understand how they may help with a CD player because you have a rotating disc moving picking up signals. But for solid state equipment like the preamp and amp I really don't understand what they would contribute for improving sound quality. I'm thinking about cones, etc for my CD transport. Any advice and comments about effect on other components?
donald_pollock

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Hi Donald: You may find that a quality (isloated)equipment stand is all that you need. Lovan makes a fantastic, inexpensive (Classic II series), modular (available in 6" and 10" --between shelves) stand , tri-pod style that looks great and is very effective in isolating components from vibrations.
There may be some effective isolation feet/cones etc. out there, but it is my belief that a well-engineered audio component would be designed with the knowledge of microphonics, what type of "footing" to use and WHERE to (specifically)position it.

peter jasz