I have heard good things about this product. Very compatable to the more expensive isolation devises. I am wondering however how a footer that allows for movement works so well on digital. I would assume the opposite, that the movement would add smear to the leading edge of the musical note. Have you noticed any loss of impact or pace on the front edge of notes?
Review: Final Labs Daruma 3ii Isolation Feet Tweak
Category: Accessories
The Daruma 3ii isolation feet provide great results at a reasonable price (something we can all appreciate). I had a fairly quiet system with a good sound stage to begin with. When I placed the isolatin feet under my CD player, I was amazed by the improved sound. The background was black as night and the sound stage really opened up (two key aspects of my listening preferences). I listen to a broad range of musical genre from rock to jazz to classical and I could hear the difference with each CD I played. I felt like Pat Barber and Eva Cassidy were sitting in my listening room playing. When I listen to classical, I hear clarity throughout the listening spectrum with no mud in the mid range, yet the detail is not fatiguing. I have been using the isolation feet for one month and I am still pleased with the sound quality. I have not used isolation devices in the past (mainly due to the cost), therefore, I don't have a reference to compare these to. The strengths of the Daruma isolation feet are the ease of use and the reasonable price (most dealers list them for $99.00 but I found them at Galen Carol Audio for $85.00). The only potential weakness I have found is that your CD player will move when you load and unload a CD or press any buttons on the face. I avoid excess movement by always using my remote and limiting physical contact with the player.
Associated gear
Meridian 588 CD
Stealth PGS-XL Cryo-Treated Gold Interconnects
McIntosh 6900 Integrated Amplifier
Zu Ibis Speaker Cables
Sonus Faber Concert Grand Piano Speakers
All After Market Power Cords
2 Ultimate Outlets
Lovan Classic II Equipment Rack with Sand in Tubes
The Daruma 3ii isolation feet provide great results at a reasonable price (something we can all appreciate). I had a fairly quiet system with a good sound stage to begin with. When I placed the isolatin feet under my CD player, I was amazed by the improved sound. The background was black as night and the sound stage really opened up (two key aspects of my listening preferences). I listen to a broad range of musical genre from rock to jazz to classical and I could hear the difference with each CD I played. I felt like Pat Barber and Eva Cassidy were sitting in my listening room playing. When I listen to classical, I hear clarity throughout the listening spectrum with no mud in the mid range, yet the detail is not fatiguing. I have been using the isolation feet for one month and I am still pleased with the sound quality. I have not used isolation devices in the past (mainly due to the cost), therefore, I don't have a reference to compare these to. The strengths of the Daruma isolation feet are the ease of use and the reasonable price (most dealers list them for $99.00 but I found them at Galen Carol Audio for $85.00). The only potential weakness I have found is that your CD player will move when you load and unload a CD or press any buttons on the face. I avoid excess movement by always using my remote and limiting physical contact with the player.
Associated gear
Meridian 588 CD
Stealth PGS-XL Cryo-Treated Gold Interconnects
McIntosh 6900 Integrated Amplifier
Zu Ibis Speaker Cables
Sonus Faber Concert Grand Piano Speakers
All After Market Power Cords
2 Ultimate Outlets
Lovan Classic II Equipment Rack with Sand in Tubes