Purpose of triangular placement of cones/spikes?


What is the idea behind placing cones or spikes in a triangular configuration rather than at four corners? For instance, under a cdp you usually see one in front and two in the rear corners (or vice versa).
Is it that the weight of the component or speaker becomes greater per point and for that reason helps to "drain" the component of resonance more efficiently?
Some other reason?
Thanks, Jb3
jb3

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Sonically, I doubt that it makes much difference. I prefer four adjustible corner points mainly because it makes a more stable platform - less likely to tip over (speakers). But three points (adjustible or not) are much easier to level, as Pmotz suggested.
Barry, Welcome to Audiogon - your post is like a breath of fresh air - it is clear and easily understood (and of course I happen to share your opinions).