Vibration Isolation


I came across these the other day and for the price I couldn't pass up trying them.  I've spent as much as $75 each for vibration isolation pucks and seen pucks going as high as $900 each.  I have to say that these $0.62 wonders work as well as anything I've tried and much better than the cork ones I've seen advertised for $6-$7 each.  Even though my VPI turntable has factory cones and feet I did notice an improvement in smoothness and clarity.  Too few bargains in high end audio not to share. I now have these under my monoblock amps, turntable and turntable motor.  Hope this helps someone looking for an inexpensive way to dampen vibration.
https://www.supplyhouse.com/DiversiTech-MP-2E-EVA-Anti-Vibration-Pad-2-x-2-x-7-8
 
diverlou

Showing 2 responses by sgordon1

Why not try these stacked, where the lines are parallel, then at right angles.
Hear a difference?

For me, the best use is on top of electronics, IECs.
I use them inside my power amp, on the rail cross member near
the transformer.  Tame the micro vibrations, hear the difference.

Try these for yourself... what component(s) would you have to upgrade,
in order to achieve the same results, and at what cost?
My answer: these squares operate on a different level.
I am thinking the positive effects may be more apparent
on high quality components, for example, on the glass top
of my Powercell UEF 12 power conditioner!
Yes, use a circular saw, carefully, to resist the "pulling"
of the rubber.  Use tongs, or a vise, to save your fingers.

The results?  Spectacular.  Now you'll have to re-evaluate:
in any given application, which sounds better, a half
square or a whole square?

Nice problem to have.