Lead Weight on a Nuforce 9sev2


Question for all the Nuforce users. I have a problem with
the Nuforce 9 SEv2's moving around because of the stiff
cables and low mass of the amps. (Using Tip Toes under them)
The cables are JPS Superconductor 3.

Do you think there would be any problem putting some lead bars on top to stabilize them?

Thanks very much for any feedback!
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Showing 1 response by autosports

This is a long-standing problem with most gear when you have rigid, thick power cords, which most of the high-end ones are. There is much debate over what material to use to mass load components and your ears will have to be the ultimate test. Some prefer brass, others sand or lead shot.

One possibility is to have Barry at Bright Star make custom little rocks for the units. This is the most expensive option, but may be one of the best performance wise.

If you do it correctly, you will significantly improve your sound. Do it the wrong way and you will kill dynamics. I tried bricks on top of some compnents and the result was awful. For some reason unknown to me, how the weight is distributed is key and maybe even more important than the material used, which itself does also affect the sound, but to a smaller extent.