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Isolation Footers | Platform Options.
Hi All,
As someone late to the Aurender servers, yet loving what I’m currently hearing | would love to enhance upon its capabilities even more….., as an avid proponent of isolation footers | platforms | devices, I’m trying to see what other users have used underneath their servers with said improvement in sound quality?. I’m one of those types which tries to pay detail to all the littlest of things as it comes to voicing my system by ear……., and have found a set of Stillpoints Ultra SS to be much to large as well high to be used on my custom sized Sound Anchors stand | have been researching options like the Oyaide INS-BS | INS-CF ( carbon fiber pucks ) as well as thinking along the lines of say a Symposium Acoustics Svelte Plus Platform, yet am open-minded enough to hear what others have to say?. I’m very very content with the hardware side of things, yet when it comes to items like isolation devices | cabling loom, I’m always seemingly more active at following these items, as with cables, I’ve recently discovered in my system, using my ears ( and heart, which gauges the overall emotional response to the music itself ) as a means of letting me know, that for me……., pure silver or silver plated copper IC’s are what brings me a sense of enlightenment, of which copper just doesn’t do anything for me……, yet when it comes to cables like USB cables, I tend to own various flavors, as I believe no one flavor suits all | there are times where either pure copper | silver plated copper | pure silver each bring about a certain something extra. I’d love to add….., as someone whom came out of the early 2000s, dedicated to the likes of Ebony Wood isolation footers from the likes of either Shun Mook, or Yamamoto Sound Craft, and currently very very taken with ball bearing type of isolation footers, I’m once again merely seeking something different, if you’ll. So I’d ask that each of you dig deep | assist this newcomer to the Aurender family, in knowing what’s what?, or do I simply leave well enough at that?. TIA!. Be well | Stay safe. O_o scar |
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I recently added another set of Wave Kinetics A10 U8s to my system. I’m a big fan. What really surprised me was after upgrading from Herbies and Iso Acoustics, was once I put the last set in my system, it went from additive to multiplicative. Each component was a small increase, once the 6th and final component was resting on them, it was a drastic change. I guess the weakest link was holding it back.
Compared to no footers (stock), Herbies tender feet, and Iso Acoustics Orea. The Wave Kinetics A10 U8 and A10 U8R offered a lot. Top to bottom more detail. The macro detail captures your attention. The micro detail, the subtle details—between the notes—keeps you in the sweet spot for hours. Soundstage is enveloping in a natural way. Often it seems like an effect when a 2 channel system sounds like there are speakers behind you. Not with the Wave Kinetics, it’s a musical environment. Texture on the bass. This is hard to describe. Similar to listening and feeling thunder rolling over a hill. You can feel and hear the bass textures and nuance. I’ve gotten the rest of my system basically sorted, so upgrading the weakest link (footers) made a massive difference. It’s hard to sit down and analyze now—get pushed into what I imagine a drug trip feels like. If you like the ball bearing type, these are a hybrid? They have hundreds of small ball bearings in a soft dome that is in a metal cup. Under the Innuos ZENith MK3 they offered an improvement, I’m guessing the Aurender will benefit as well. |
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GroovySauce… Welcome to AA!
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Ivan FLORIDA MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES CAPE COD MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES |
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After putting a Silent Running isolation platform under my Linn LP12 and hearing a really good improvement I wished to move forward with improving isolation under my other equipment. However, because of a home remodel more platforms were out of the question. So I bought Nobsound spring isolators for all my equipment. While less sophisticated they are really a great value… and surprisingly adjustable to component weight. At less than $10 / spring I got around 24 for my components.
I went through my heavy analysis / experimentation phase decades ago. I just adjusted them to the loads and put them under my Aurender, Preamp, Amp… ect. Overall, a nice improvement in sound… maybe on the order of a direct line… a bit less. For the price, really cost effective. But I did not try one component at a time.
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George Main: Aurender W20SE music streamer, ARC REF 9SE DAC / CD, Linn LP 12, Koetsu Rosewood SignCartrige, ARC REF 3 Phono Stage, ARC REF 6SE Preamp, ARC 160s amp, Sonus Faber Amati Traditional Speakers,Transparent Ultra IC & SC Library:Aurender N100, Ayre QB9 2020 DAC, Woo WA5-LE amp upgraded tubes, Focal Utopia HP, Sennheiser 800s HP, LCD HP. |
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I have my N10 sitting on an HRS E1 Isolation platform.
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Joe Great Room: 2 Channel System Amplifier: McIntosh MC312 Preamp: McIntosh C22 Mk V (Gold Lion Tubes) DAC/CD/SACD: McIntosh MCD12000 Streaming Source: Aurender N10; UpTone Audio EtherREGEN Switch; AfterDark Project Clayx Giesemann OCXO 10MHz Reference Queen Master Clock w/ Black Modernize LPS x 2 Giesemann OCXO 10M Edition Speakers: Canton Reference 3K Power: 2x Dedicated 20 Amp Breakers + Whole House Surge Protection Power Outlets: PS Audio Power Ports Power Resonators: ADD-Powr Sorcer x4 (at service panel); ADD-Powr Wizard; ADD-Powr eau2; ADD-Powr Symphony (in network closet) Power Distribution: Shunyata Denali 6000/S v2 Power Cables: Shunyata Delta v2 XC (Denali v2 to dedicated 20A Outlet); Shunyata Venom NR v10 (Amp to Denali v2); Shunyata Delta v2 NR (Preamp to Denali v2); Shunyata Alpha v2 NR (DAC to Denali v2); Shunyata Venom NR v12 (Wizard to dedicated 20A Outlet); Shunyata Venom V14 Digital (Streamer and Master Clock LPS to Denali v2) Speaker Cables: Shunyata Sigma v1; Shunyata Sigma v1 Jumpers Audio Cables: Wireworld Silver Eclipse 8 XLR (Preamp to Amp); Wireworld Gold Eclipse 8 XLR (DAC Tube and Solid State Outputs to Preamp); Shunyata Sigma USB (Streamer to DAC); Shunyata Sigma v2 AES/EBU (Streamer to DAC); Shunyata Venom Ethernet (Wall Wart to EtherREGEN); Shunyata Sigma Ethernet (EtherREGEN to Streamer); Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 75-Ohm BNC (AfterDark Queen Master Clock to EtherREGEN); Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 S/PDIF (Streamer to DAC) Isolation: Stillpoints Ultra SS (Under Speakers); Stillpoints Ultra Mini's (Under Preamp and DAC); HRS E1 Isolation Platform w/G7 Feet and G-Links (Under Amp and Master Clock/LPS); HRS E1 Isolation Platform w/G7 Feet (Under Streamer); Shunyata DarkField Suspension System and DarkField Mini Elevators (Under Speaker Cables); IsoAcoustics Iso-Pucks (Under EtherREGEN) Noise Reduction: HRS DPX-14545 Damping Plate (On Amp and Preamp); HRS DPII-14545 Damping Plate (On DAC) Grounding: Shunyata Alpha v3 CGC/SGC Ground Cable (DAC to Denali v2); Shunyata Delta v2 CGC/SGC Ground Cable (EtherREGEN to Denali v2) Rack: Quadraspire SVT Sun Room Wireless Speaker: McIntosh RS200 Power Resonator: ADD-Powr Symphony Pro Power Distribution: Shunyata Venom PS8 w/ Venom Defender Power Cables: Shunyata Delta NR (Venom PS8 to Wall Outlet); Wireworld Silver Electra 7 (RS200 to Venom PS8) Isolation: IsoAcoustics Iso-Pucks Rack: Pangea Audio Vulcan |
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