I had tried a tube under my amp but it was really lame. Never tried it elsewhere as I use Black Diamond shelving on top of vibrapods, with the components on cones pointing toward the shelf. However there are cones made of different materials which do sound different / more mellow than brass cones, for example the Polycrystal. Black Diamond also has #3 & #4 cones available which exhibit still different (softer) characteristics. Also be aware that you can 'tune' simply by varying your cone spacings by 1" at a time; wider apart is brighter than closer together. Your test results above motivate me to continue experimenting, so thanks much for sharing Sam.
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?