Quiz about adding dense mass to a vibration isolation application!

No sonic difference.

Don't forget the answer. 

Isn't adding weight a perpetual tweak exercise?

Did you make sure the Dac's feet were screwed down tight? Not to mention everything on the level?

So in general if mass isolation is so important ?? ! Why is it that Audio Note UK who sell some of the most expensive audio jewelery in the business demonstrate their wares using the cheapest most flimsy platforms / supports on offer ?. 

Cheers Johno

I have been interested in the logic and pains some go to to "isolate" components from vibration.  I will say at the start that I have NOT experimented, as that is not me.  HOWEVER, here is what troubles me.  IF vibrations are deleterious to certain components, it arrives at that component either directly through the air by sound waves, OR indirectly though the surface it sits on(and, of course, in the case of analog front end, the device itself creates vibration).  I have seen and read of many different ways of minimizing these vibrations, both with mass(ie HUGE turntables), and vibration absorbers.  What I havent see talked about, but have in my system, is everything (except amp and speakers) is enclosed in a huge, solid cabinet, which certainly helps with both of the sources of vibration...thoughts?

@gladmo ,

I have a system in a former basement bedroom and I had an intermittent hum/buzz. I made some blocks out of 2x4’s and made some trial risers for my speaker wires. The noise immediately went away. I have a second system in my family room on the main level. I added some block and I couldn’t hear any difference. But then I had no noise whatsoever to begin with.  I guess what I’m saying is not every system needs risers.

All the best.

JD