mitch2
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| Townshend Springs under Speakers @holmz I found the following statement that describes the differences between damping and isolation: "While the terms are often used interchangeably, they're two very different processes. Vibration isolation prevents vibration transmission. Vibrat... | |
| why do so many discussions turn contentious? Self-regulation would be nice, where participants communicate theIr opinions respectively and accept that not everybody is going to share the same viewpoint. | |
| why do so many discussions turn contentious? @whart Getting old, but in the process, seem to have less and less to get angry about, at least as relates to the topics relevant to this forum.+1, same here.Nothing much to add to this discussion except maybe we should consider the consequences o... | |
| Townshend Springs under Speakers My suggestion was based on my suspicion that the AV RoomService Ltd. EVPs are constructed from Owens Coring 703, 704, and 705 Rigid Fiberglass Board that is finished with stainless steel plate and then either felt or rubber mat on either end (side... | |
| Audiophile Priorities and Recent Topics Relevant internet definitions I found for “tweak” are mostly along the lines of,“improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it” and“to adjust slightly; to fine-tune” In the audio world, these definitions align with my belief t... | |
| Townshend Springs under Speakers @elliottbnewcombjr if you are trying to save money, then DIY footers similar to EVPs using Owens Corning 703 or 705 Acoustic Insulation with sheet stainless steel then rubber or felt on either end | |
| Audiophile Priorities and Recent Topics MC, yours is the first mention of Mahgister I can find in this thread. First you create a parallel derogatory thread (since deleted) and now this false narrative. What is it about the OP’s topic that is causing your reaction? | |
| Audiophile Priorities and Recent Topics @mike_in_nc you pretty much nailed the psychology behind this recent tweakery. How about helping me sneak a new bicycle into the house? My tactic so far is that the more bicycles you have, the less likely one more will be noticed. That approach... | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope @jerrybj Best solution I found? Disappearing. And listening to music. That solved all problems.- good one! | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope @unreceivedogma https://www.theaudioatticvinylsundays.com/aboutBy far, the best thing I got from this thread is that album list….nicely done. | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope And so now engineering becomes part of equation, really!As opposed to what.....vodoo, pixie dust, magic mushrooms? | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope I don't remember anything about a "canal" from my metallurgy course.....must have been sleeping | |
| Townshend Springs under Speakers This thread is going off the rails on a crazy train Who cares if MC is working on a business deal....people do it all the time. If he is, he will tell the world about it when he is ready.....big whoop. What are the damages? Are there really ... | |
| Chinese fake cables How fake, how good? Not sure how they do it.....these were one of Furutech's better IC cables and are priced at less than $6/M (if you buy 10M)! They are branded "Furutech" and although these are apparently a discontinued model and hard to find for sale, they are st... | |
| and 30 min later.... Thanks for sharing MC - so very cool. |