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Do isolation devices really help?

I am curious about your thoughts on isolation devices--cones, pads, etc.. Do they really help? I can maybe understand how they may help with a CD player because you have a rotating disc moving picking up signals. But for solid state equipment like the preamp and amp I really don't understand what they would contribute for improving sound quality. I'm thinking about cones, etc for my CD transport. Any advice and comments about effect on other components?
donald_pollock
mattybumpkin
588 posts
 
PBB,

Does that mean you don't leave milk and cookies out for Santa? I bet if you have kids you do.

I'm 38, still believe and still do!

Matty :>)
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
I highly recommend Lloyd Walkers'Valid Pts,They have made a significant improvement in my "mostly"solid-state system.If you are interested in trying them,I can get you a discount and 30 day money back guarantee ,Happy tuning! Tom
lugnut
1,190 posts
 
There seems to be a huge difference in my enjoyment factor when I sit on pads versus cones. I prefer the pads.
lugnut
1,190 posts
 
Donald, I couldn't resist the previous attempt at humor. Seriously, this subject requires experimentation. My turntable doesn't want anything other than a well-coupled stand to sit on. My electronics don't seem to care one way or another and my CDP likes a weight on top of it. From what I've read in the forums previously it takes time to find what works unless you bubble wrap the world.
inpepinnovations1e75
395 posts
 
Well said Pbb. As long as we can`t agree on how we are to know if any device makes any audible difference, then we shall never agree on whether there is any benefit from using said devices. Anecdotal `evidence` is useless in this discussion. If someone hears a difference or benefit (and I won't dispute that assertion), good for him/her, but it is useless knowledge for someone else.
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