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

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Great ideas, thanks. A couple of notes... The isopods are actually vibrapods and the Aurios model I have is the first one with the large opening not the small dimple in the top so I think I can't use the ball bearings.
JD, I discovered the problem after buying (here on A'gon and they're in the mail) the 3rd set. So now that they're on the way I though I'd get a few tips from others who have cured the problem. I did like some of what they did but it seemed like they did too much of it. Come on, give me Some credit...
No offense taken. I have thought of just selling them but I'm gonna try these ideas out first. BTW, I just read in an article that glass is "the worst" thing one can put their gear on. Hmm. Thanks for all the suggestions.
I've tried a few of the suggestions and so far have found that the polycrystal cones on the aurios, cdp atop that, sounds the best. I have to put them point up unless I turn the aurios upside down. The only problem now is that the Rega is a manual top-loader and rather lightweight so I have to change discs carefully or the power cord uncenters the aurios. Oh well. Thanks all for your suggestions, and if I discover anything different that beats these ideas I'll be sure to post it.

Stuart
Well in the end all it took was to replace the glass shelf with a 3/4" maple cutting board. Polycrystal cones under it, aurios on top and cdp straight on the aurios. Guess I kinda like it a bit bright. Thanks for all the suggestions. Who knew you could tune the system so much. When I first tried isolation products I wasn't quite sold on the "dramatic" effects touted but now...