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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 15, 2015 17:37:07 GMT
Been a while since Steve sent them to me to try out. Sorry for the delay Steve
Just a bit preoccupied with work and still plenty going on.....
Tested them when they first arrived and thought there was a subtle difference, but too knackered to test further, then too busy.
Made time today
First test with granite placemats on top of the Isis CD player. One either side of the top loader
Good sound
Swap for tailor made S1NX tops either side.
Sound opened out, more top end and mid range detail. More solid bass. Nice.
Tested again with the boss in the co pilot's seat
Granite first then the S1NXs
Remembering how the S1NXs sounded I thought the sound was now closed in. Slightly muffled
Swap to S1NX
Same result for me.
The boss said it was subtly better and she preferred 'the second one'
I think I have another winner
Thanks Steve.
Whatever next ?
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Post by MartinT on Mar 15, 2015 17:50:54 GMT
Interesting, Mike. You had mini-S1NX made for the flat surface either side of the top loader? What's between the S1NX and the top surface? Felt, feet or nothing?
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 15, 2015 18:07:37 GMT
From top to bottom
S1NX on top with an off cut on the loader
Isis
RDC cones on 2-part bases
S1NX base
RDC cones
Mana glass Reference top on a Mana rack, spiked into Mana bases and the concrete floor
Mad or what ?
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Post by steveeb on Mar 15, 2015 18:41:11 GMT
Love it when a plan comes together  Let me know what you'd like to finish the CD tray. I imagine a block either the same to keep the step up or thinner to have a level top overall. Need you to confirm the dimensions Mike. Whatever next? Well, I have all my components on the platforms and for me there's a cumulative effect, but it would be helpful if sometime either of you could test and confirm that. I've reached the conclusion that although the results are consistent, the actual arrangement can vary to optimise different bits of kit, considering what's in the box, the casework and the existing footers, so I don't think there's a universal set up. For example, my Dac sounds at it's best with RDC cones, my amp sounds different with RDC cones or without, but both good, yet my Oppo always sounds plain wrong with RDC's (or any alternate feet) and stays on the original feet, plastic and felt though they are. My AG1500 has agreed to hard rubber blocks. |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 15, 2015 19:58:15 GMT
S1NX on top with an off cut on the loader Isis So, for my understanding...
Nothing between S1NX and top of Isis?
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 15, 2015 21:42:14 GMT
Love it when a plan comes together Let me know what you'd like to finish the CD tray. I imagine a block either the same to keep the step up or thinner to have a level top overall. Need you to confirm the dimensions Mike. Whatever next? Well, I have all my components on the platforms and for me there's a cumulative effect, but it would be helpful if sometime either of you could test and confirm that. I've reached the conclusion that although the results are consistent, the actual arrangement can vary to optimise different bits of kit, considering what's in the box, the casework and the existing footers, so I don't think there's a universal set up. For example, my Dac sounds at it's best with RDC cones, my amp sounds different with RDC cones or without, but both good, yet my Oppo always sounds plain wrong with RDC's (or any alternate feet) and stays on the original feet, plastic and felt though they are. My AG1500 has agreed to hard rubber blocks. Me too Height is the limiter for me with the kit in a Mana rack so an RDC / S1NX / RDC mix underneath can't happen for most. On top as well even less room left ! Do you have an idea of the "what's in the box" configuration, generic maybe ? |
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 15, 2015 21:42:53 GMT
S1NX on top with an off cut on the loader Isis So, for my understanding...
Nothing between S1NX and top of Isis?
S1NX direct on top of the Isis |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 13, 2019 18:21:19 GMT
Latest test with S1NX now on top of the new to me TAD CD/DAC/Pre Wondered if it would still make a difference Yes. Makes the sound better. As well as all the other stuff on top  |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 27, 2019 17:59:10 GMT
I'm still on granite placemats on top with S1NX underneath. They do the job well.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 27, 2019 18:44:40 GMT
S1NX is a touch better. Can demo ! |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 27, 2019 20:04:40 GMT
Perhaps when things are settled I might have Steve make me another small one. I could only use it on the DAC, though, as my rack doesn't have enough space for them anywhere else.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 27, 2019 20:07:05 GMT
Steve may well have an offcut........
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Post by MartinT on Jan 27, 2019 20:07:57 GMT
Do you have some felt on the underside or just place it raw on the component?
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 27, 2019 21:28:37 GMT
I prefer to say
NAKED
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Post by MartinT on Jan 28, 2019 0:35:25 GMT
It doesn't rock or rattle?
I put self-adhesive felt under all my granite.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 28, 2019 9:56:35 GMT
Nope. Utterly smooth
I also put felt under my Granite
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Post by MartinT on Jan 28, 2019 13:23:46 GMT
Thanks. That's a possible future upgrade. I have a few more things to chase down first, like I2S.
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Let me know what you'd like to finish the CD tray. I imagine a block either the same to keep the step up or thinner to have a level top overall. Need you to confirm the dimensions Mike.