Large brass devices on top of power amps ?


Browsing through photo gallery of several systems I have seen several amps where a large brass disc are placed on top of the amp.
I would really like to know what are the results adding these brass devices.
terryakhan

Showing 1 response by m297904

Leave it to audiphiles to complicate a very simple concept. All the MASS is for is to dampen/reduce vibrations getting to the electronics. So use something that has a lot of mass (a baggie of lead shot comes to mind - don't eat/breathe it) and will couple well to the item it is sitting on.

You could even use a heavy statue or even a rock that has a flat broad base to accomplish the same thing. Dyna-mat type material or sorbothane will provide good coupling. Or just keep it simple and use felt.

Also, do what car audio enthusiasts do with stuff like dyna-mat to kill vibrations. You can line the inside of the chassis to accomplish this. Don't block the vents!

The use of small pucks and disks are for the psycho-acoustic crowd - they work great if you think they do.

And to think everyone said we shouldn't stack components;-)