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Adona Isolation Platforms

Anybody have any thoughts on Adona Isolation Platforms? Also, I recently started considering the use of platforms but to be quite honest, other than prop my equipment up, I really don't know what they do. Is there a sonic benefit? I don't understand if so, how this is possible. Also, what pieces should be isolated? Right now my main power amp is on a rack with all the other electronics ie preamp & CD Transport power conditioner. To the side I have another power conditioner from Core Power technologies up on an old speaker stand. Would this be a candidate as well along with a BlueSound Streamer and Ayre Codex DAC. My other system has a tube integrated amp which is raised off the ground on another old speaker stand. I have no idea, so any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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gdnrbob
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Well, as you go up the Hifi chain, the more you see the benefits of isolation or equipment.
Though I try not to get too anal about these things, I do try to make sure I get things as isolated as I can.
Ayre has little myrtle blocks that I use. I also use Herbie's isolation products-basically the less expensive stuff on the market.
Unless you need to organize your equipment, why not just put some Herbie's isolation feet and see if you notice a difference?
http://herbiesaudiolab.net/products.htm
I also scour Hifi Shark.
It looks like there is an Adona rack for sale, too.
Bob
gdnrbob
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@luvrockin ,
That sounds very strange, indeed. If a manufacturer behaves that way, I'd stay clear.
And, yes, I can understand your skepticism. But, when you think about the physics of motion/vibration, then it sort of makes sense.
You can add things, like marble or maple bases and use Stillpoints or sound deadening materials like Herbie's Fat Dots in an effort to achieving vibration isolation just as you would with a turntable. As Roxy said, it makes the background 'blacker'.
As I said previously, I try not to get too caught up in the details and have implemented my isolation treatments to much of the lower priced items. Though some of the higher priced treatments may have sonic benefits, I balance it with cost. This 'hobby' can get to be a bit too much, at times.
B
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