Stillpoints LPI v2 For my DAC! Wait! What??

[miner]

This is why HRS offers various sized dampening plates - they work!

[brownbear]

Originally Posted by Audiophilehi

Joe…no I haven’t. This is a first for me with putting anything on top of my equipment.

Yesterday I ordered 3 door stops that was recommended to me. They are inexpensive enough to experiment with and comparing with the LPI before I go down the rabbit hole with more expensive damping.

https://tinyurl.com/37ndebaj

Smart move Paul.

[Famester V1]

I don't get it.
Why would putting a weight on top of audio equipment improve the sound?
Shall I go steal my son's dumbbells?

Originally Posted by Audiophilehi

So I was never really satisfied with Mobile Fidelity SACD's but really like their Ultra Disc One-Step Vinyl even though they use the analog master to DSD.

Then I'm thinking both are essentially using the DSD format so why so different? Is my analog setup far superior to my digital setup? I don't think so. I would consider them on par. (See my signature below)

Then it hit me, why not try my Stillpoints LPI v2 on top of my DAC. I'm not using my turntable to play my vinyl so I'm not taking it away from anything.

I was not prepared for what I was now hearing with just placing the LPI on my DAC. The detail that I was hearing when playing the One-Step but missing on the SACD was now there. Most notably what was a bit soft in the upper frequencies on the SACD was now crisp and detailed. Soundstage width, height and depth were also improved and the bass tightened up.

It wasn't like I had to really pay great attention to notice if I heard any changes. Even an untrained ear would hear the improvements.

The best thing is that I can use the 1 LPI when listening to either vinyl or digital as I can't listen to both at the same time.

My only thought is do I go down the rabbit hole and get another LPI for my Aurender and maybe my Preamp....I better stop now.

Anyway, if you already own The Stillpoints LPI give it a try on your DAC or any other equipment. The below is from the Stillpoints website.

"The LPI can also be placed on top of loudspeakers, components, and transformers of tube equipment."

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by Famester V1

I don't get it.
Why would putting a weight on top of audio equipment improve the sound?
Shall I go steal my son's dumbbells?

It damps chassis vibrations.

[Famester V1]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

It damps chassis vibrations.

AhA!
Back in college, we used cement blocks for shelves.
I didn't know we were way ahead of our time.

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

It damps chassis vibrations.

Bingo.

This is particularly important for digital devices, e.g. streamers, DACs, disk players, etc. as their clocks are very, very sensitive to vibration.

[Audiophilehi]

I should be getting the door stops today.

[Audiophilehi]

I really don’t think they’ll stand a chance against the Stillpoints LPI. Time will tell.

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by Audiophilehi

I really don’t think they’ll stand a chance against the Stillpoints LPI. Time will tell.

Well, this is why we do experiments. To actually know..with data.

[Famester V1]

I will give them a shot..

https://sport.woot.com/offers/portzo...f=w_cnt_wp_0_2

But seriously, I did order a set of the door stops and I do have an LPI v2 from Ivan, so I can try the experiment out myself when I get the amp going.