Please help me choose CD isolation


I am suffering from a mild case of Audiophile burnout this week and need advice in choosing effective CD isolation relatively inexpensively (under $150 ). I put my CD player on top of my rack in order to make room for a new tuner. I have some Vibrapods underneath, and they are doing a nice job, but honestly want something more appealing visually that doesn't change the tonal balance too much, and maybe adds a touch more detail. I am listing my system in order to get the best advice possible, THANKS in advance for taking the time to read this and helping me out. Martin Butler.

* Musical Fidelity HT600 5 channel amp w/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference interconnects,Yamamura Quantum power cord.

* B&K AVP3090 pre-amp w/ Harmonic Technology Pro-11 AC power cord)

* Sony DVP-9000ES SACD/DVD player (w/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference interconnects, and an Acoustic Zen Tsunami pc)

* B&W Nautilus 805 speakers w/ matching stands, HTM-2 center, LM-1 surrounds (w/ H. Tech Pro-9 plus bi-wire cables)

* REL Strata III subwoofer , XLO custom Neutrik Speakon conector and DH Labs BL-1 for 5.1 out, and H. Tech Pro-11AC pc)

* Denon MD-1000 Minidisc recorder (H. Technology Truthlink interconnects, and Audio One "Reference" toslink cable )

*Musical Fidelity A3 Tuner

* Toshiba 40X81 Widescreen HDTV (Monster component cables)

* Monster HTS-3500 power center

* Salamander Synergy Systems rack

* Hubble 8300i outlets

* Cardas RCA caps
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Showing 1 response by gunbei

Something that has worked great for me is the Neuance Isolation Platform from Greater Ranges. Agon member Dekay suggested this to me. What it's done is enhance all the positives of my Theta Pearl transport.

Ken Lyon with Greater Ranges can custom make one to fit in your rack. He made one that replaces the top shelf of my Target Beta rack. This is a pretty common application and size. Roughly 14x19". It rests on the up-turned spikes that came with my rack. Leveling is a bit time consuming, but very important. Ken also feels that using cones or other isolation products with his platforms could be redundant. But if you do decide to try them out he suggests waiting until the shelf is well broken in.

The platform took about 2 weeks to fully break in, but once it did it improved the sense of air around instruments and added to the depth and width of the soundstage. No harshness or nasties were introduced.

I like the way it looks too. It comes in a subdued speckled dark gray. A nice touch to an all black audio rack.

I hope that helps.