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IsoAcoustics GAIA
I had a little luck with my Gaia’s after replacing them with platforms. The threading for the speakers was identical to the threading on my amp stands. So, I removed the carpet spikes from the amps, replaced them with the Gaia’s and ordered some o... 
IsoAcoustics GAIA
I had Gaia’s on top of concrete blocks and the sound was pretty awesome. The bass was deep and tight, soundstaging and transparency was impressive. Due to the tweeter height I switched over to some platforms that are always said to be a step up fr... 
Isolation systems
@rsf507 I am actually talking to a Carbide Audio rep now. Their product sounds interesting. If I go with footers or a device under my rack my top three would be the Townshend seismic corners, Carbide Audio footers, and the Nordost Sort Fut’s.  
Power amplifier longevity… thoughts?
I had an Audio Research Vt-100 amp and Audible Illusions preamp combo for over 20 years. I wish I would’ve kept them both and started a second system. Great sound together.  
Isolation systems
I do have isolation devices under all my components. I have Symposium platforms and rollerblocks(some w superballs and double stacked) under all my equipment. It could be overkill adding isolation footers under the rack itself, but in order to ope... 
Isolation systems
I’m in the process of moving my rack back a few feet and it’s going to be a pain. I have done some research on Carbide Audio, Townshend, and Nordost footers for racks, in place of the original spikes. For the prices they charge don’t really want t... 
ARC M300 MKII call for help
If all else fails give Isaac Markowitz at ARC a call. He’s the sales rep for ARC and a great guy to deal with, if there’s anyway to get it done he’ll find out.  
ARC M300 MKII call for help
Give True Sound in Campbell, CA a call. Ask for Nick. He will sometimes surprise you with what he can do.  
Do you belong more to souce first or to speakers first school of thought ?
I’ll go with speakers,  but as someone else mentioned previously, I would put a lot of consideration into the room and what type of speakers would perform best in that room.  
Racks, equipment and footers
If you want a rack made of wood and info on footers for the rack I would check out Massif. If you’re more concerned with a rack with an isolation system designed into the rack I would check out Core Audio Design. Both owners are very knowledgeable... 
Audio Research Pre-Amp advice
There’s an Ls28 for sale on eBay for $5500. It doesn’t say SE. A little over 1000 hrs on the tubes.  
Breaking news! Jays Audio is moving to Texas and takes interest in McIntosh
@jastralfu I’m pretty sure that your correct. He couldn’t audition the 901’s because he didn’t have the right connection(biwire) for his speakers. I think he actually had those amps listed here on Audiogon.  
Improving a stone rack
@jallan I’m not as well versed on granites and types of rocks as you, just going by what I was told. I don’t doubt anything you’ve said. I definitely agree that Valerio Alcora is a very nice guy and great rep for his company. I emailed the company... 
Improving a stone rack
I recently bought a rack from Acora audio and the shelves are African black granite. The underside of the shelves have some type of anti-resonate material attached to it. I always wanted to upgrade from my 20+ year old Target rack. I was thinking ... 
vibration control - cd player
My transport and dac sit on double-stacks of symposium rollerblocks and ultra platforms makes a very noticeable difference in performance. Got really good deals on the used market.