CDP isolation platforms

Check out recent threads on shelf material and CDP isolation.... I'm about to compare Caterham's Neuance isolation shelf ($145) to my air bladder (8" wheel-barrow type is small enough in diameter, but large enough in bore to not require an MDF plate in between (or is that part important, too??)). I'll let you know if the platform resolves top octaves better than the bladder (which, BTW, does NOT seem to destroy PRAT by itsself.) I'm curious as to whether there'll be a spectral change, too, and will keep you posted. Cheers. Ernie

I have used / use Aurios, Seismic Sinks, cones of every type, and have a set of Roller Blocks coming. Without a doubt, the best isolation device I have used for a CD player is the Machina Dynamica Nimbus. It's expensive, but is more effective than anything else I've used. It is $700 - $800 and is hard to set up, but it works very well. Check it out at machinadynamica.com. I use Aurios under my pre-amp and amp. I will probably put the Roller Blocks under my P600. Just about everything seems to benefit from isolation devices. By the way, all of my Seismic Sinks had to be sent back after a couple of years to get the surface re-attached to the bladders. Michael Green Audio Points substituted for the feet on the Seismic Sink increase performance.

machinadymamica is the ultimate way to go, no question. If you are adventuraous try suspending your CDP from a sturdy rack using monofilament fishline and zip ties. Create two slings out of the fishline to hold the equip. use zip ties to attach to rack and adjsut height/level. You can add springs to further enhance isolation. Cost is inder $10 and the results are stunning. You wil then only need to dampen you equipment from airborne feedback. EAR Isodamp SD is good for this. Good luck Mr Phelps.