Rack Isolation for Amps and Electronics


Hey guys, I'm just getting into the world of hifi and am thrilled discovering that truly, every small bit counts. If someone told me two years ago that a power cord can change the way an amplifier produces sound, I would have most likely laughed in their face. Now having heard huge sonic differences with all the factors are in play in a system, I want to get some good isolation for my equipment on my rack. Here are the products I am considering:
1. Taiko Audi Daiza
https://taikoaudio.com/product/daiza/
2+3. IsoAcoustics Delos // Orea
https://isoacoustics.com/products/delos-the-floating-island/https://isoacoustics.com/orea-series/
4. Stillpointshttps://www.stillpoints.us/(They have a lot of different models and look like a serious but EXPENSIVE company, I live in Europe and the Ultra 6 costs almost €1000 per footer!)
5. Critical Mass Center Stage 2
http://www.criticalmasssystems.com/productPages/CenterStage.html
(Again, looks serious but expensive too)
So, anyone have any experience with these products? Is it better to go with a platform or separate footers? Any tips greatly appreciated. Cheers


b345t
You should look at the vibration control forum over at What's Best Forum  https://www.whatsbestforum.com/

Lots of discussion on this topic and these specific products there
SRA (Silent Running Audio) and Sound Anchors both make excellent platforms and stands.


I regard them as essential in my system.
Get the rack you like then isolate each component on low profile springs. No more problem! Spend the money you save on new tunes. 🤗
@b345t
I use a combination of Nordost SortKones (TC), Stillpoints Ultra 6's and Critical Mass (Black Diamond shelf and Center Stage2 footers).  

Stillpoints: The Ultra 6's are made like a Swiss watch and are very easy to use. I use 3 under my Innuos server. They are very effective in bringing out every detail within the recording. Images within the soundstage are pinpointed and bass is very deep and detailed. They can be used on top of any rack shelf and don't need any other isolation shelf to enhance them.  

Critical Mass: I use the Black Diamond shelf with (4) 1.0" Center Stage2 footers under my amp. I experimented with the footers under my amp, music server and in conjunction with the Black Diamond shelf. The results when using the footers with the shelf was pure magic! This comes at a steep cost for sure. The Center Stage2 footers don't need any other isolation shelf to sound fantastic.

Stillpoints seem to be more analytical and a cooler tonally where Critical Mass are warmer, richer and more holographic. I could see someone with an all tube warmer system preferring the Stillpoints and someone with a cooler solid state system liking the Critical Mass line. I prefer Critical Mass and will continue to add more CS2 footers to my system....also Ultra 6's are usually used in sets of 3 where Center Stage2 footers are recommended to be used in sets of 4.

Hope this helps