which component makes the most difference with vibrapods? I don't have a cd transport, but instead just apple tv feeding optically to Arcam Blackbox DAC, to Yamaha RX-A3000 as preamp, to Classe CAV75. which of those should I isolate for the greatest improvement? thanks.
Miketuason.....Those vibrapods make VPI's rubbery sounding. If you really want to improve the sound replace the mini feet with Bearpaws. VPI's need a solid platform, not a squishy one.
In case anyone is wondering....Bearpaws (available on the internet) are very large, very heavy, excellently made brass (I think) cones that screw into VPI's as a direct replacement to those mini feet. The upgraded performance is very easy to hear...not small at all. The entire soundstage, the increased bass and extended treble is there for all to hear.
Theoretically, and in practice, air bladders don't have the best geometry. For the best performance the air spring should have a small cross-section and large volume, I.e., tall column.
Stringreen and Lowrider, point taken I will remove the Vibrapods from my VPI. But I forgot to tell you that on my Scout, I have the feet from the HRX. Do I still need to change to bearpaws, if so, where can I buy them? Thanks
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