Some quick thoughts, I have the Aurios 1.2 not Pros, I like 61's thinking and haven't done it yet but at some time I plan to place platform under audio rack and float entire rack on Aurios. 61 can you give further details on sound vs using directly under each component?
If you have floor standing box speaker you really have to try Aurios under speakers, may require flat level platform base depending on floor surface. I found this gave me greater positive increase in sound vs floating CDP on Aurios, of course you can do both. I had previously used large brass cones under speakers and much prefer Aurios 1.2, your instincts tell you it can't work but listen to your ears instead.
I also encourage people to follow Bryceeboys suggestions and try some wood puck between top bearing and metal gear bottom surface. Also try different bearing balls, McMaster Carr has brass, titanium and many other bearing balls of all sizes very reasonable prices.
The top bearing, whatever material, is important accessory to reduce surface contact area and allows easier set-up.
If you have floor standing box speaker you really have to try Aurios under speakers, may require flat level platform base depending on floor surface. I found this gave me greater positive increase in sound vs floating CDP on Aurios, of course you can do both. I had previously used large brass cones under speakers and much prefer Aurios 1.2, your instincts tell you it can't work but listen to your ears instead.
I also encourage people to follow Bryceeboys suggestions and try some wood puck between top bearing and metal gear bottom surface. Also try different bearing balls, McMaster Carr has brass, titanium and many other bearing balls of all sizes very reasonable prices.
The top bearing, whatever material, is important accessory to reduce surface contact area and allows easier set-up.