listener57
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| Further Isolation for Spike Cups Take a look at Herbiesaudiolab.net to see what works for this type of isolation. You can even call their line to speak with Steve Herbelin, resonance guru. | |
| My audio rack is bright, will sand fill help? Placing the relatively low cost VibraBlock Constrained Layer Damper from Machina Dynamica on each horizontal shelf surface can often give relief from brightness and stridency.I notice that back in 2003 Stehno commented on the need to decide how be... | |
| Granite surface plate A simple way to dampen ringing is to apply a constrained layer damper onto the horizontal support surface/shelf. The one I found to give excellent audible improvement is from Machina Dynamica: VibraBlock Constrained Layer Damper.Responding to the ... | |
| Solid State Buffer I have two SCE HRS (Harmonic Recovery System) buffer units with the standard input and output jacks, like the other components in my systems. These are surplus to my needs. I ran out of space for these two on a new equipment rack. If you want to u... | |
| NYC Repair of Revox B795 direct drive turntable An additional thank you goes out to Rlwainwright. | |
| NYC Repair of Revox B795 direct drive turntable To Zd542, Czarivey, and Jedinite24 -- Thanks so much for your help. If there are any ideas from additional Audiogon members, more help will be appreciated, too. | |
| should I suspend a floor-standing turntable? After you select one of the above options, if there is still any uncertainty whether you have overcome all manner of vibrations, there is one more inexpensive step that I have found to complete the job. Try positioning three or four Cryo'ed harden... | |
| Need some suggestions for a new audio rack If you can only afford conventional wood or composite bookcase style furniture which is not audiophile approved, try the simple expedient of VibraBlock Constrained Layer Damper on each equipment shelf.Available from Machina Dynamica, this sometime... | |
| Zerostat for CD's ??? If you check the Mapleshade Records website or the Machina Dynamica website there are a number of powerful ideas to optimize CD and/or vinyl playback. Either site provides an interesting view of their available items. For the most part, each websi... | |
| Destat CDS If you check the website of Mapleshade Records or Machina Dynamica then the holistic approach to optimizing CD playback is presented. No single action or gadget does everything, but even one product can make an audible difference. The "jaw droppin... | |
| I Just Know It's BS ... But I Have't Tried It Yet I guess one can now agree Geoff's Animal Magnetism cable collars have achieved their break through recognition in the video arena as his "news just in" posting above shows.I have been a fan of his reasonably priced unconventional tweaks because th... | |
| I Just Know It's BS ... But I Have't Tried It Yet Happy to learn that Geoff's unconventional Animal Magnetism covers are clearly recognized in the video world. Until this news arrived I felt like a voice in the wilderness proclaiming their benefit for audio cables. | |
| Regenerator, Balanced Power, or Power Cleaner? Mapleshade Records sells a power strip/conditioner which does not degrade sound quality, quite the opposite in my experience. There is also an option to protect from surge which is stated to barely reduce performance.Into the adjacent AC outlet an... | |
| Gingko Isolation platforms If you wish to use your existing furniture shelves then take a look at the VibraBlock Damper from Machina Dynamica which can be placed on any shelf or horizontal support surface to provide excellent reduction of vibration even if you don't choose ... | |
| Gingko Isolation platforms If you want to optimize the Gingko idea then be sure to check out Herbie's Audio Lab website where the replacement "Medicinball" is made available to do even better than the Gingko originals. Also, a wealth of other effective support ideas are on ... |