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Makeshift Isolation - Advice Needed

Until I can afford a proper audio rack, my audio equipment will be resting on top of a DIY photography box made of melamine. There are pine panels on the front and back of the box, and only these panels touch the floor. I was also thinking of putting my LPs inside the box, while the equipment rests on top.

The box is strong enough to hold the equipment, but I doubt it's any good with vibration. I managed to find some 1/2" thick felt in the basement. If I place the felt under the box, would this provide suitable dampening? If it matters, I have hardwood floors.

I'm also a bit concerned because I will have to stack my audio components on top of one another (Nait 5i and CD5i). Would it help if I placed some of the felt in between the units as well? There is no exhaust on the top/bottom of either unit and they run fairly cool.

Thanks for the help.
jferreir

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jferreir OP
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Thanks, but I still want to know if the felt will work. This is only a temporary fix, so I'm trying to work with what I have.

Concerning the components, each has four rubber feet. If I place some felt underneath those rubber feet, will this provide adequate isolation?

Thanks again.
jferreir OP
45 posts
 
I should have mentioned that I cannot test any of these DIY fixes - at least not yet. I'm still waiting on the speakers, interconnect, and power cord. I'm just trying to plan ahead so I can start enjoying the music ASAP.

I already have a prospective audio rack in mind, so I don't want to invest too much in a temporary fix (e.g. a flexy rack). I would also like to use my existing cabinet as the dimensions work well in my challenging space. I'm not familiar with 'V-Pads' or 'Herbies Audio De-Coupling Pads', but I will look into it. Any advice on where I should begin?

Actually, let me restate my needs. I need to isolate the following:
- DIY cabinet from the HW floor
- Int. Amp. from the CD Player
- Turntable from desk

Which product would be best for the respective isolation needs above? For instance, should I use the Herbie Pads to isolate the cabinet, the V-Pads to isolate the TT, and perhaps something else for the audio components? I would like to keep the total cost well under $50. I would also appreciate some recommendations on where to buy this stuff (in Canada).

Thanks again for all the feedback!

P.S. I'm a bit adverse to Bluetak as it has been known to remove the veneer from some speaker cabinets (even when using small amounts).
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