GAIAs for amp?


Since my 185lbs hybrid integrated is too heavy for even five OREA Bordeaux or IsoPuck 76s, IsoAcoustics suggested using GAIAs for the amp.  Finding no info on GAIAs other than for speakers (I use them for my Tannoys).  Any thoughts?

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I’m an authorized dealer for both Isoacoustics and Synergistic Research and appreciate them both. Isoacoustics definitely addresses resonance but makes the sound a bit more “dead”. You can also look into Synergistic Research MiG 3.0 footers, which can handle almost any load. They do an excellent job with resonance control and are a bit more sprightly and lively sounding. Sonics are also tunable based on the direction they are oriented. 

knockknock12,

It's funny you mentioned the Auva from Stack Audio. You again are right on.

I placed them under my 250lb speakers and then used the Titan Giaia that I had previously used with the speakers under my amps.

ozzy

The AUVA´s: "For speakers weighing 275 Kg (606lbs) or less" (from Stack Audios homepage). 😀 

@knockknock12 The AUVAs also interest me. But I don’t think five will support the weight of my amp.  

I would like to point you to Stack Audio AUVAs. They are GREAT. They are ment for heavy speakers but I am sure they work for Amps also (they actually ditched my GAIA III´s). 😀 

you should also look at the Townshend podium, they are far superior to the Gaias, not cheap but well worth it.

Response from IsoAcoustics:

Yes, the GAIA and the OREA series use the same technology. The GAIA series works well with electronics. Manufacturers like AudioMirror, Java Hifi, Merril Audio etc are using GAIA isolators included with their electronic audio components.


 

Thanks for the input.  I’m on a 1.5” thick bamboo board with Herbie’s Dots between it and an oak floor.  Sounds like GAIAs are a good solution for me.  

I am using the Titan Gaia’s under my 150lb. mono block amps.

Under the amps I have a 4" thick block of maple that I have inserted the threaded inserts to accept the Titan footers. I think it is a nice sound quality improvement over the Audiopoint’s that I used previously, which can be seen in my systems page.

ozzy

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