Isolation Feet Upgrade
I run Cullen Crossover ll only and they are terrific. I would replace with those, let them settle in and then attack the footers thing. I’m still an equipment stand fan as opposed to footers. Iso Acoustics does seem on top of that niche. I use Gaia ll on my floor standers and the Orea discs under some cheaper pieces with good effect. |
+ 1 on the Cullen Cable "Crossover Series" power cable. Even more impressive when you factor in the price to performance ratio. One option to the Iso Acoustics "Oreas" ($45 - 60 each), is the Iso Acoustics "Iso Puck minis." They come in a set of 8 for $99 (I just noticed that they are currently 25% off @ Audio Advisor); but, two caveats...... 1) They are only rated @ 6 pounds each (component must be < 24 lbs) 2) They are 40% smaller than the Oreas; so, they'll only fit smaller sized footers. |
I placed these pads under my Rega P3 and hear more detail in the sound, dirt cheap too, Turntable Anti Vibration Isolation Pads – Mnpctech
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Jerry, the Black Ravioli look similar to the Herbie’s Tenderfeet but assuming there’s a difference in sound.A difference in price too. Black Ravioli's effect is one of damping as well as isolation. My notes at the time (August 2019) "Put the Black Ravioli Pads on last week. A set of 4 each for the Dac and Dac power supply. A set of 4 with the amp. It bought all the changes I've made [over the last 18 months] together. Synergy, I'd call it. Really enjoying the music. Seems that was what I was missing. My cynicism has disappeared. BR Pads work." Bought four Black Ravioli Big Pads for the amp (July 2020). What an improvement. More depth and detail. Honestly, I was a cynic regarding isolation pads. Thought it ridiculous to spend that amount. I'm now a convert. Money well spent. |
lowrider, thanks! Patrick first made me a pair of jumper cables back when the Red series were popular and then did surgery on a couple pair of Hi Diamond cables. His work is solid. I can’t believe his prices are so reasonable. I’m unable to make the purchase right now but it should be soon. I did see the prices on the EVP feet, pretty reasonable also. |
I found hemispherical isolation feet with a 20A Durometer rating. Super Soft, excellent decoupling and vibration damping without having to break into your piggy bank. https://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Silicone-Hemisphere-Non-Skid-Isolation/dp/B075KKX3QQ/ref=sr_1_3?dchi... |
@goofyfoot I listen to mainly classical as well; symphonic, quartets, quintet's, trios. The price of the EVP's is there somewhere, I think it's $45 each. I'm using 3 under my preamp and will buy another set soon. I've replaced all my Herbies Tenderfeet. When I mentioned how much bass is now revealed, it's because other footers I was using restricted or softened the low-end. With the EVP's and DH Cones I now hear what the engineer intended. They're not expensive and now I hear the dynamics that were recorded. My system was always bass shy. Now if i could only get the bottom octave without adding a subwoofer. |
Herbies Tenderfeet provide warmth (which I consider colouring the sound) and they also rob the component of deep bass extension and slam. I use DH Cones for isolation. They're placed under the component chassis and require some type of platform or vibration free shelf. The different type of cones can provide levels of warmth, but all help create a open, transparent sonic signature. https://www.goldensound.com/dh-cones Stillpoints are always highly recommended, I think they avoid adding any warmth. I just discovered EVP's from AV Roomservice and am very pleased with their isolation ability. They impart no sonic signature into the music, they are as transparent as I've heard in my system. The bass comes through deep and tight. They can be placed under the stock footers or the chassis onto any surface. http://avroomservice.com/evp-2/ |
