Wood blocks underneath components?? snake oil?


Hi, I have read that putting some sort of woood blocks underneath components helps in the sound. In particular, I believe Ayre actually suggests doing this. Can anyone explain to me how this helps?
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Rotarius...could you please elaberate...

Are you saying sorbothane, which most of my equipment came with and which it still sits on, is one of the better vibration damping materials? Is there something better in the polyurethane family, or are you refering to another material?

Please share with us, the benefit of your knowledge
Rotarius...

Thanks for explaining...makes sense.

I use an Oracle TT that would fit into the spring model, I generally place it on a black diamond source shelf and cones "found the sound more to my liking, than just on the stand".
Could I trouble you for the names of some catalogs you refer to?
Might be an interesting source for a little experimentation or DIY "bastardization" isolation platform.