How to isolate aurios to reduce glare?


I recently bought two sets of Aurios MIB's and initially set them under the cdp and pre-amp. I was getting terrible "glare" but as I had, on the same day, added a second amp (Linn aktiv set-up) and new speaker cables, I didn't guess it was from the Aurios. I decided to try them under my speakers and WOW! I couldn't believe how good it was. I had to move my speakers a good 8+ more inches out from the rear wall and now everything is sweet. Now to the question. I have another set of Aurios on the way and from searching through the archives I see that others have had this problem, described by one as "metallic". I'm asking again for ideas on how to use these Aurios most effectively under the cdp. There were benefits but they came with the glare. My rack set-up for the cdp is as follow: Rega Planet2000 on polycrystal cones on a 1/4" glass shelf with 6 isopods between it and an mdf shelf. I built the rack myself(you can see it under my system if it helps). I thought of putting them in place of the isopods but wonder about glass on metal. Put the cones point up on the aurios? Someone mentioned home-made pucks between the aurios and the metal chassis. Any other ideas? Especially welcome are those ideas that use simple household items. Can't afford anything radical after the last frenzy. Thanks very much!!
stuartbranson

Showing 2 responses by onhwy61

Nice setup. Two suggestions. First, if you use glass shelves, then make sure they are at least 1/2" thick. Second, rather than using the Aurios under individual components you might consider placing your entire rack upon the Aurios. This can be accomplished by using the threaded hole on the Aurios, or by placing the rack upon a platform on top of the Aurios. Either will eliminate the tendency towards glare.
Glass is not the worst thing, it simply needs to be of sufficient thickness. Please note that there is absolutely no consensus on the best shelf material. Everybody seems to have their favorite. Glass is cheap, easily sourced and if it's at least 1/2" thick, will sound relatively good.