Isolation footers for ATC SCM100A

Hi all:

First off, thanks to everyone for sharing experience.  I really appreciate it.

It seems the overall consensus is that the Podiums are the best solution, and come with the biggest price tag.  :-)  I forgot to ask folks who have Townshends, what floor they're on, both the type and the level (ie first floor, vs basement, etc)?  Given that I'm in the basement, and have a hardwood floor over a concrete slab, perhaps my requirements for decoupling are not as stringent as those on a first/second floor, for example...

This weekend, I installed the 100As, and ended up tapping threaded holes in the ATC iron stands to attach the Herbie's Gliders.  Besides any decoupling they provide, they made position adjustments super-easy, as they slide on the hardwood without leaving any marks.  And even with the weight of the 100s, it made positioning them effortless.

With experimentation, I seem to have found the sweet spot...the bass is balanced, the soundstage is airy and not only has amazing width, but height and depth as well.  The vocals are locked in nicely in the centre of the image, and instruments are clearly defined in the space.  I'm loving the sound, and feeling much more connected with the music.  It's a big leap!

Thanks again to all who have replied.  I look forward to any further discussion/advice.

Best, JAMES

Perhaps you’ve arrived and should stop listening to anymore noise from us.  You’ve only one party to satisfy, you.  Have tons of fun!  

@celtic66 

Thanks for your solid advice.  The active ATCs seem to have elevated the system to a level I haven't heard before.  Could my upgrade-itis daze be coming to a close?  As Boz Scaggs once sang, 'what seemed impossible, might not be impossible...'

Cheers!

JAMES

Correct!  Having owned both ATC 40A and now ATC 50A, will add that they do profit from power cord upgrade.  Seems logical.  I started with Patrick Cullen Crossover II, eventually ended with Furutech 4.1.  Cullen was good, Furutech, gooder.  I know, it's easy spending Other People's Money.

Thanks @celtic66 for the PC info.

I have a Cardas Beyond Power PC, which provided a system-wide improvement with my Benchmark AHB2...tried it on one of the 100As, with the other using stock PC -- and was surprised that the difference was almost indistinguishable, to my ears.  Not what I expected.  

So, I might sell off the Beyond Power and get two decent 'middle-of-the-road' PCs, so at least, that box is checked.

Also, I want to give the 100s some time to settle in, before any rash moves, haha!

Best, JAMES.