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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

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lugnut
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There seems to be a huge difference in my enjoyment factor when I sit on pads versus cones. I prefer the pads.
lugnut
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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.
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