For amps I really like marbles set into grooves. The amp can move horizontally (very slightly) but has a postive coupling in the verticle direction. The result has been a much smoother sound, less noise, with no change or very slightly improved detail. Detail is perceived to be much higher due to less noise--but in fact I don't think the detail has really changed, just the lower noise floor.
Innertube Cone Tweak
I like the richness and warmth provided by using a partially
inflated bicycle innertube under components, but recognize it does not have the increased detail resolution cones can provide. Cones can make the sound leaner and brighter, so I have not used them.
Tonight I was experimenting, my CDP on innertube I also used
3 polycrystal cones so both tube and cones were supporting CDP at the same time. I now hear best of both tweaks, increased detail but richer warmer sound than cones alone.
Gear is in a target VR5 rack, wondering if other members have tried this combo?
inflated bicycle innertube under components, but recognize it does not have the increased detail resolution cones can provide. Cones can make the sound leaner and brighter, so I have not used them.
Tonight I was experimenting, my CDP on innertube I also used
3 polycrystal cones so both tube and cones were supporting CDP at the same time. I now hear best of both tweaks, increased detail but richer warmer sound than cones alone.
Gear is in a target VR5 rack, wondering if other members have tried this combo?