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Townshend Isolation Products.

Update on the Townshend platform: initially the wrong cells were installed on the platform per the weight of the turntable. I was then sent a set of the corner platforms for my rack. This was the solution to a number of problems. My footfall issues are gone and the overall sound has improved with a quieter background and a wider soundstage. my entire system has seemed to benefit from the corners. I have moved the platform over to my DAC. I am so astounded by the benefits of the platform and corners, I have ordered the podiums to go under my speakers. I'm totally bought in to the benefits of the Townshend isolation products. A huge shoutout to John Davis Hannant for his tireless customer service and his dedication in getting me the solution I needed.

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Spikes contrary to popular opinion do not decouple and will allow vibration to pass in either direction.

Yes, spikes are coupling devices. This has been discussed many times in Audiogon threads. Yes, they are sometimes discussed interchangeably (and erroneously) in threads about isolating devices, so the misunderstanding perpetuates

That said, coupling devices like those sold by StarSound Technologies (I can’t recall their new company name), are very effective producing wonderful sound.

I have owned Townshend and StarSound loudspeaker platform products. The effects were equal to my ears.

 

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Has anyone actually physically  checked to see any vibration in their speakers with no music playing and with music playing before using the podiums? 
 

Well, I never checked vibration in my speakers with no music playing, because I didn’t see where that would be useful, however I did measure vibration with music playing before and after installing Townshend podiums (and Gaia footers).

I used the Vibration Analysis app for iPhone. There are several similar apps available. 

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