Isolation platform under US 500 for CDP

SRA Period. I've used most all of the ones already listed at one time or another. SRA beat them all as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks guy for the input. The Neuance seems a highly cost effective bet but I would also consider SRA. I have read in these columns that SRA is having a new Squared series which unlike the VR is not component specific design. I would be more interested in this Squared series or the budget Tremor/Less rather than their component specific VR series, as I may get a new CDP down the road.

If it makes any difference, the Neuance can be custom sized to exact dimensions, and therefore it's ideal for replacing audio cabinet/rack shelving.

Perhaps the SRA platforms have these options too. Worth investigating if custom sizing is important. It was to me.

Another vote for the Neuance here...

I have SRA Ohio Class Squared bases under all my gear, and they've provided an eye-popping improvement under each component I've used them with. I've tried a lot of the best of the best, including Grand Prix, Neuance, Bright Star, Aurios, Symposium, Black Diamond, etc., and NOTHING has yielded the performance improvement of the SRA. IMO, they're at the very top of the heap. And Kevin Tellekamp is one of the nicest and most honest people you could ever hope to meet in this biz. For your reference, the VR Series 2.0 is available in the new Squared configuration. Check out the following link: http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/silentrunning_ohio_class_xlplus2_followup.htm .