RE: Finite Elements Cerabase Slimline Precision Audio Footers are Recommended


My Audiogon friend purchased three Finite Elements Cerabase Slimline Precision Audio Footers from Aaudio Imports at RMAF for his Aurender N10, really liked them and recommended I purchase the Cerabase Slimline Precsion Audio Footers for my Aurender N10 Music Server.

I researched the Cerabase Slimline Precision Audio Footers, and several other brands (Grand Prix Apex, Stillpoints), and then contacted Brian at Aaudio Imports for additional information.  I asked him several questions and he was very consultative and helpful.

I installed 4 of these footers and noticed my music did sound slightly clearer and with less noise.  I still think it is "voodoo magic" but my friend says “No magic, it is just solid physics. The Ceraballs drains any unwanted vibrations from inside the unit and cancel any external vibrations from entering into unit”.   Their web site states “The Cera technology is based on direct coupling for effective transfer of sound interfering resonance. fast resonance transfer is provided by extreme hard high-tech ceramic balls. Combined with precision machined materials like stainless steel or aluminum, the optimum balance between damping and deflection is achieved.  The resulting vacuum effect draws off unwanted resonance directly where it evolves".

I placed 4 footers next to the standard feet on my Aurender N10.    Brian said “4 footers should be better since you have more isolation”.  I know everyone's situation is different but I do recommend you check out the Finite Elements Cerabase Slimline Precision Audio Footers for fine tuning your audio system.   In general, focus and solidity of image were improved.  

Additional info can be found on their web site below:

http://www.aaudioimports.com/ShowProduct.asp?hProduct=268



hgeifman
Do not know what aaudioimports has in stock, but Finite Elemente is out of business.
for a pittance, you can buy some ball bearings and little dollhouse ceramic plates

- not as groovey lookin' tho
Ooooo, I never thought of dollhouse plates! That's brilliant. I've been trying to DIY roller bearings forever but haven't found a good bowl for the bearing.
not my idea - just passing it on

hopefully, the smoothness of the ball bearings & plate surface is adequate to improve SQ

I know some people have paid machine shops to make ese and to micro-plate them for smoothness

Barry Diament (mastering engineer) is the source of this idea IIRC - he has some info on his web site
For not a whole lot of $, Ingress Engineering in Canada offers a couple of roller bearing models. The top model is made to Diament’s specs. Better than Symposium’s Rollerblock, and cheaper.
The company partners split and the other partner is still open for business.

This means that Brian at Aaudio Imports can still order Finite elemente products.

Yeah, if the bowls aren't smooth enough, I'll be out $5. Not a huge loss.. 

I've definitely had an eye on the ingress engineering blocks because of you @bdp24. I'm still a cheapskate though, so will try dollhouse bowls first.
Todd, another idea posted on Diament's site is chrome or nickel drawer handles, the round ones with a concave face. Bolt three of them to a plank of MDF or plywood, and put a ball bearing in each. Ten bucks oughta cover all the parts.