I have a tube preamp with Hal-O tube dampers all around. Underneath I use symposium rollerblock jrs w/tungsten carbide balls and brightstar airmass. Microphonics are not an issue, at all. Imaging has gotten sharper and instrumental tone has become more evident. I use the same setup minus the Hal-O's under my CDP and DAC.
HAL-O, Isolation platforms, and tube cd players
I have just installed HAL-O tube dampeners in my Jolida JD 100 which sports GE 5751 triple black plate tubes, and I believe I am finally attaining the emotional sound I have been looking for in my system. I was always yearning for more decay and transparency. I have it now in spades! These are the largest and least expensive improvement I have made to my system in months. Only $10 each.
Anyone out there also using an isolation platform or "Aurio's" or some other isolation points under their digital equipment in conjunction with tube dampeners in their digital setup?
In general, "Can a guy isolate gear too much?" What is the point of diminishing returns? the source component? or the amp, preamp? I run passive preamp, solid state amp.
Thanks!
Anyone out there also using an isolation platform or "Aurio's" or some other isolation points under their digital equipment in conjunction with tube dampeners in their digital setup?
In general, "Can a guy isolate gear too much?" What is the point of diminishing returns? the source component? or the amp, preamp? I run passive preamp, solid state amp.
Thanks!