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A New Use for VPI Flattening Ring

I was minding my own business listening to a CD, when I put the VPI ring on top of my Ayre amp. I couldn't believe it, but there was a new found focus...a clarity, an ease that wasn't there without the ring. The timbre, etc. remained exactly as before....just the increased and welcomed focus. What's up??
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chayro
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People were putting bricks - actual house-building bricks, on their components back in the 80's, claiming it helped the sound. Never tried it myself, but perhaps there's something to it.
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dougdeacon
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It's obvious... being round, the ring softens the edges of those nasty digital bytes & bits.

If you want to be taken seriously, acquire boatload of vintage, NOS VPI rings and do some ring swapping.

The adventure never ends.
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stringreen OP
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I believe that Elizabeth got it right. I tried rocks, sand, can of tomatoes, a metal tray, etc.....they all changed the sound somewhat, however, the ring sounds the best.
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