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X250 Isolation?

Would a Pass Labs X250 benefit from isolation devices or not. As my amp is 110 lbs and is on the bottom shelf of a sand filled rack I'm wondering if isolation devices such as cones or isolation pucks would be a true benefit. I have isolation pucks which I was using under the amp but after experimentation I find the pucks work better for under the isolation rack which my X1 preamp power supply sits on. I could always get brass cones for the preamp power supply and put the isiolation pucks back under the amp but I don't know if it would make much difference due to the weight of the amp. Any thoughts?
mitchb

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bright_star_audio
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Hi Mitch,

We have not yet found an audio or video component that does not benefit from the proper application of vibration control.

Please remember that the sand filling in your rack only damps the ringing of the metal framework. It does not provide a barrier to the vibration coming up through the rack that is traveling towards the component's feet. The rack framework is rigid (as are cones or pucks) and does not have the ability to dissipate vibration. Any rigid device will send vibration in both directions including up from the floor and into the component.

Best Regards,

Barry Kohan

Disclaimer: I am a manufacturer of vibration control products.
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