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Where to use Isolation devices

Do isolation devices work on all components? I have a cd player, tube amp(Herbie's tube dampeners on all tubes) and preamp. All components are on a dedicated stand with at least some reasonable dampening. I have the cd player under some myrtle wood blocks, and nothing under the amp and preamp...I was thinking maybe something like the Black Diamond Racing cones I have heard so much about, or something similar.
Thanks
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inna
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You could experiment with something different under your maple platform, I mean cones or perhaps Mapleshade isoblocks. I certainly would.
inna
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I wouldn't call it an opinion but I always use three feet. It is stable and sounds better or the same as with four. One foot always goes under power supply or turntable motor if it is not totally separated. With cd player/transport or cassette deck I just move the feet under the component and listen.
I would see no reason to use only two feet and I doubt it would sound best.
inna
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I would put everything on Audiopoints to begin with and see what happens. Personally, I use various devices under everything: Audiopoints, Polycrystal footers and speaker spikes, Boston Audio tuneblocks, Mapleshade isoblocks and some inexpensive German steel cones.
inna
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I agree, it appears that the right combination of coupling and de-coupling devices gives the best result.
I am going to try this approach with speakers as well, that's spiked speakers with Boston Audio tuneblocks for speakers under them.
inna
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Re-tuning or, better, correct tuning is perfectly fine with me. What is correct? Well, I trust my ears, the ears that actually listen.
One Kone and two corks? That's funny but why not if it sounds right? Somehow I doubt it though.
inna
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I wouldn't call the experimentation maddening, but it certainly takes time and patience. In my limited experience I never found stock feet to be good enough, just as stock power cords. But I don't own really expensive equipment so maybe at that level results can be different.
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