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Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
Isoacoustics Gaia are also an excellent product that works really really well.  If I didn’t already have Townshend Audio platforms, I would have seriously considered Isoacoustics.It is really great to find products that truly work as advertised an... 
Redpoint TT
I did some digging and learnt some sad news, which I don’t feel comfortable sharing. Peter is alive but will be unable to ever help further. I wish him the best in life, wherever he is. His work and his gifts of music will live in forever.I will c... 
Redpoint TT
Any new update on this? Is it still Marvel Mystery Oil or is there any new information on what might work better since last post here. I’m curious, what is the silicone oil with viscosity like milk that was mentioned in a Redpoint Turntable review... 
Air Tight ATC-1 tube questions
I just wanted to post here if someone comes along who seeks this information.  I know the original post is old, but this information is useful nonetheless :)All tubes are ECC83 / 12AX7 type.In the ATC-1 there are three tubes on the left of the cha... 
Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
You are welcome.  Yes, the platforms are solid steel I think.  They will easily handle your speaker load.  The corner pods are rated for different weights. When you order, make sure your speaker weight falls within the range of pod that is ordered... 
Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
Hi @david_ten You should buy the platform instead of the speaker bars.  My speakers are also bottom ported with a tilt backwards.  Your speaker has spikes and rubber stops. The Townshend platform will help to retain that exact same spec.  You can ... 
Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
@geoffkait @folkfreak , thank you both for the input.  I appreciate it! 
Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
Hello folks!I'm going to experiment with the Seismic speaker podiums as well.  I was wondering if anyone has thought about the speaker weight distribution?My speaker cabinets (Marten Coltrane Tenors) are full carbon fiber (so they are very light o... 
Audio Desk vinyl cleaner disassembly
Hello!  Please post these repair instructions and especially the water pump failure fix.  I'm on my second Audio Desk and the first one died with a failed Water Pump.  If there is a way to service these machines without mailing them back to the di... 
Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
I should probably update this thread.I did end up moving to the Marten Coltrane Tenors speakers (from the Marten Bird 2), and am considering maybe loading them up on Townshend Podiums next. Right now, I have my whole Stillpoints ESS equipment rack... 
Mylar Belt
Hi jsman!  Can you share what size of Mylar belt you got and what is the method to make this belt?I've picked up a Redpoint Model D and am also in need of some belts.Also, what kind of bearing lube are you using for your Model D?Thanks!!! 
Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
FolkFreak, the US Distributor for Townshend Products is Dan Meinwald. Here is his website:http://www.ear-usa.com/I’ve been contemplating the use of the Townshend Speaker Podiums as well for my Marten Bird 2 loudspeakers (Might be switching to Mart... 
Tube rolling for EAR 912
No need to get an aftermarket remote...EAR is releasing their own metal remote at the end of February.  Get that:https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xta1/t51.2885-15/e35/12301287_1527967160849025_1898346615_n.jpg  
EAR 890 and KT120
Yikes! I see I hadn't replied! Sorry Pat :)Got my EAR 912 not too long ago. Running it with either EAR 890 monoblocks or Concert Fidelity ZL-120V2SE Monoblocks.I bridge my 890's with Kubala Sosna Elation jumpers. Yes, using Type 3 KT 90's...that i... 
EAR 890 and KT120
Sorry for the super late reply! Didn't check back in...I was using a single 890 for about 2 years and then moved to a monoblock configuration when I got my Marten Bird 2 speakers little over a year ago. A single 890 was outstanding, but monoblocks...