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Silent Running VR under tube vs solid-state amp

I'm interested in purchasing a VR Isbase for my system. I've read that the amp is the place to start. In my experience, CD T-port/players seem to benefit most from isolation (Vibraplane, Symposium Rollerblocks, Solid Tech, Relaxa, etc).

While I don't doubt that tube amps would greatly benefit from the VR Isobase as it would isolate the tubes from vibration, I'm not sure that s-s amps are as susceptible.

Any thoughts?
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nsgarch
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I agree with your starting with the source stuff. If you wan to put something under your amp (and its already on a solid amp stand, rack shelf or whatever) use the heavy capacity Vibrapods. Tried and true.
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nsgarch
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Fmpnd -- everything I treated resulted in an improvement. I just happened to start with the sources first and got to the amp last. By the time I did get to the amp, it seemed to me that I'd already heard the most change(s) for the better. But I suppose I could've done it the other way. I do think that tube gear benefits the most, even one-tube gear!
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