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Need guidance on isolation devices

I'm looking at venturing into isolation devices for my stereo. I have none, and I've been reading quite a bit, but as usual when I first get into these matters I'm somewhat confused and would appreciate guidance from experienced users.

My system is not the highest resolution, and is in transition: Rotel CD player, Rotel preamp, McIntosh MC275 (tubes). The system is in front of the speakers, about 10 feet away.

I'm thinking of building isolation platforms sitting on air (bike tubes), and sand-filled boxes. Been reading about these, about tiptoes, and about heavy weights on devices such as cdps.

Which of the above, or combinations, are better suited for each component I own?

On which component should I focus first? Where would you expect me to perceive the largest improvement in sound?

Thanks in advance!
lewinskih01

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lewinskih01 OP
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Thank you all indeed! This is very helpful.

So source first. Will look into all these options, but the tips give me a great starting point.

Mapman: currently the system sits on an Ikea MDF piece. Not good, I know. The rack is the first thing I know for fact I need to build, and I believe I've read enough about how it should be done. I'm asking about sand boxes and air bladders precisely because they would take a lot of room and if I find them "necessary" then I want to make sure I build enough room when I put the rack together. That's why I want to experiment with these first.

Should something else come to mind, please keep it coming!

Thanks again!!
lewinskih01 OP
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Thanks for the input!

I must admit, however, I'm probably not being able to understand some leads.

Been looking at Herbie's products and will probably try out something. Dead Balls seem to fall in the same camp of cones + sorbothane kind of products.

Now what about air cushioning, sand boxes, and/or weights on top of components? Scrap the idea? If not, which component first?

Thanks again!
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