Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS) Platforms

Hi Roxy5 and Randy-11,

I looked at the adona racks. Interesting. Thank you, I'll research further.

Randy-11, the issue is a bit complicated. If I place my HRS platforms on a solid walnut rack, I'd like to know if the wood rack will dampen (kill) the sound.

As we know, there are 2 schools of thought with regard to audio racks.....resonance producing (like a box furniture rack) and isolation (like HRS and Silent Running Audio - SRA etc).

As a test. I paced a couple "resonating" platforms under my turn table and preamp, and the sound literally died. This is why I'm hoping that using a solid wood rack (isolation) + my HRS platforms, may do the trick.

Labpro  

Hi Tom6897,

I admire your resourcefulness. The Ikea Lack table is very inexpensive.

The low cost Salamander rack I currently have, is also made of heavy MDF, and it sounds pretty decent.

I'm going to take a chance on a walnut hi fi racks system.

http://www.hifiracks.co.uk/products/hi-fi-racks/Podium-Reference

I hope placing the HRS platforms on this will work.

Labpro

Hi Randy-11,

By placing the HRS platforms on a wood surface that is intended to "resonate" versus "isolate," the midrange sounded as though it had a film covering it.

That is why I'm trying to determine if a solid wood surface, like the one that maxboy00 suggests, will solve this issue.

From what I've been researching, it seems that maple and mahogany are the preferred hardwoods for isolation.

Labpro

Hi goheelz,

I play a lot of vinyl. I use a Well Tempered turntable.

My system is mostly tubed (except for the transport).

Randy-11, thanks for the comment about separating components. Also I will do some additional research on maple and other hard woods.

Labpro

Hi Lalitk,

As we know, there are 2 main approaches to audio racks......those that resonate and become part of the sound (box furniture) and those that isolate (SRA and HRS).

I did some research on Core, and my impression was that because it does not use "solid" hardwood, it would "resonate" versus isolate.

That's not to say that Core is not a terrific product.

I could be mistaken.

Thoughts?

Labpro

Hi Randy-11,

The rack will be placed on thin carpet, with wood flooring underneath.

I think I know what you are getting at. A concrete floor would be better.

Labpro.

Hi Chayro,

I agree 100%.

But with all the variables involved, I'm going to have to give it my best guess and hope that I'm right.

I won't know for sure until I get it into my listening room.

Meanwhile the dealer I'm working with is very good, so I'm sure we will get it right.

Labpro

Hi Lalitk,

Thank you for the excellent feedback. I assumed that Core was similar to Box Furniture.....I did not realize that Core was an isolation solution.

If I like the Core rack, and can sell the M3x HRS platforms, I'll save some cash overall. As you know, that doesn't happen to often in the hobby.

I'll try to find a local dealer and further explore.

Labpro

Hi Rzado,

Thank you for the feedback....much appreciated!

I will look into Accurion and Herzan.

A dealer friend of mine sell racks from a company called HiFi Racks Ltd, out of the UK. Family owned and been in business for about 9 years I believe.

They have a rack called the Podium Reference......won a couple awards. I can get a custom hardwood rack with spikes separating each tier, for about $2,500. I would use my HRS platforms instead of buying their wood platforms.

It's a bit of a gamble, but at $2,500 it might be worth a shot. 

I'll get back to you and others to let everyone know how this turns out.

Thank you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Labpro