Sims Navcom Isolation Pucks vs. SQ Isol-Pads


I am looking to apply some vibration isolation to my audio components -- CDP, Integrated Amp, DAC. As I am only starting in this area --- and an entire new rack or shelf is not an option -- I am looking for feedback on these two items.

My equipment is all solid state -- not tubes. Currently housed in a custom wood cabinet. However, some vibration in room from HVAC/Water heater when running.

Any thoughts regarding these 2 options - or others in the same cost range would be appreciated.
sbleam

Showing 3 responses by lifeengineer

Sbleam,the sims silencers have not been made for quite some time.You can't just go out and purchase some. A better alternative to them may be vibration pads like the isol but with the blue foam material instead of cork.Google or go to ebay and search vibration isolation pads.They are probably in the price range you are looking for.
Sbleam,sims silencers are made of navcom not sorbothane,where are you getting your information?(a rhetorical ?)If you can get the silencers made of navcom then go for it.
Sbleam,last time,sims silencers are made of NAVCOM not sorbothane.I have in my hand right now a brand new never opened package of sims silencers.They were distributed by sumiko and contains 4 pucks or as they say 4 audio isolators.It compares monstercable isotec and audioquest sorbothane vibration dampening coefficients with graphs etc. Navcom is the clear winner. If you found articles that said that navcom and sorbothane are the same thing, they are in error! As I have said earlier,if you can find some silencers at a reasonable price go for it.