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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 24, 2014 10:16:16 GMT
As promised some pics of the latest upgrades to the CD player and stack Ergonomics and safety issues taking a back seat to dragging more music out of the CDs Photography down to the usual standards  The latest granite placemats, either side of the pop up CD.  P1010030 by musicandkit, on Flickr showing the Isis has wings and can fly, sitting on RDC cones, on RDC bases on a Mana Ref Top on a Mana rack  P1010035 by musicandkit, on Flickr Isis at the top and the Mana rack with Pass Labs PSU and PS Audio P10  P1010034 by musicandkit, on Flickr Mana rack sitting on 5 Mana Soundbases  P1010033 by musicandkit, on Flickr close up of the Ref top spiked into the MDF top on the rack  P1010032 by musicandkit, on Flickr Close up of the RDC cones sitting on RDC base on Mana glass  P1010031 by musicandkit, on Flickr It is advisable that alcohol not be taken while operating the equipment |
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 24, 2014 11:25:42 GMT
Hahahaha , love it Mike  . At least everything's symmetrical , so can't be that bad . I'm afraid I can't match your efforts however . I do have Focalpods , loads of oak cones , and 2 sets of RDC cones which I swap around when anything new arrives . I have in the past made my own feet and supports from some very strange materials , and some of them have worked ( IMO ) . I've never used slate so must give that a try . Do you have any links for suitable pieces of slate Mike ? Please tell me you didn't get supports for Christmas . Have a good one sir . |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 24, 2014 13:19:17 GMT
It's 'different' init ? I think the RDC cones are great VFM. Even better with the single bases and better still with the 2 part bases, shown, but not really clear Pods are better than cheap cones. RDCs, as you know take that up a step or two. Mine are granite. Not keen on nasties inside slate even though around half the price. Ebay or Amazon for the placemats and coasters Search on "granite placemats" for loads Truly bizarre they work so well |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 24, 2014 13:33:08 GMT
What do you think of the RDC Combi Bases, Mike? I'm in two minds about the sorbothane inside and prefer the Cone Cups alone.
Why don't you use a couple of coasters each side of the Isis (are we allowed to call it that any more)?
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 24, 2014 13:47:33 GMT
Combi bases sound better to me.
Have to compare the RDC 4s, 2 part jobbies to the combis, hopefully in the next few days
The one set of RDC 4s under the P10 are doing a great job
Yet to try coasters in place of the placemats
Would be better for looks and sense if they were as good
Bunged a load of coasters around the Chord to miss the air vents.
A placemat is an improvement in sound, but by blocking that back air vent, which stays cool, but could be a bad move.
Perhaps I'll do some comparing early in the day then
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 24, 2014 14:20:38 GMT
Hah ! Think the Isis should be called the ' mothership ' from now on . I'll be experimenting with granite in the new year , so we'll see . Thanks for sharing the info chaps.
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Post by Sovereign on Dec 24, 2014 14:32:25 GMT
I can just imagine a complete non hifi person looking in on this thread and think you were TOTALLY BONKERS flic.kr/p/qtTnDwDon't worry my wife thinks I'm a complete fruitcake |
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 24, 2014 14:39:00 GMT
So does mine funnily enough .  |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 24, 2014 14:50:44 GMT
I just get a knowing/understanding smile from Ruth, meaning "I know you're beyond rescue, but enjoy it anyway".
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 24, 2014 15:05:46 GMT
Mike - I reckon you could make a tower of granite chopping boards Mana stylee and put them in the middle of the cdp ... |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 24, 2014 15:27:29 GMT
I used to be part of the lunatic fringe, but I managed to get right into the middle. Problemette with the middle. It comes up See this 30 seconds in for very similar I will try a mat on top, but that comes with an even bigger safety warning ! Got to admit SWMBO is remarkably laid back about the hifi mods and happy to let me do almost anything. Don't like it too loud |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 15:46:57 GMT
When we get the proper music room finished, I'm going to put all the hi-fi on a nice wooden sideboard so I can see it proper. These rack thing hide stuff. I've started fitting nice wooden (cherry) end cheeks to all the boring black boxes.
It'll look really nice.
I bet you all ten bob it still sounds good too :-)
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 24, 2014 16:12:13 GMT
Ten bob  Too rich for me matey  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 24, 2014 16:20:34 GMT
Gawann, take his money ! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 16:43:10 GMT
Gawann, take his money ! I forgot to mention that I will be making the sideboard. It will have loads of invisible means of vibration damping and isolation. Not sure it really needs it but it will be fun to try and develop. If I make it 25p, would that help?  |
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Post by pwiles1968 on Dec 24, 2014 20:51:53 GMT
I have a few of those slabs, mine are Granite Chopping Boards from Wilko |
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Post by John on Dec 24, 2014 22:11:39 GMT
Some great mad photos Mike
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 25, 2014 4:37:40 GMT
Gawann, take his money ! I forgot to mention that I will be making the sideboard. It will have loads of invisible means of vibration damping and isolation. Not sure it really needs it but it will be fun to try and develop. If I make it 25p, would that help? I'll go to half a crown |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2014 10:26:43 GMT
I forgot to mention that I will be making the sideboard. It will have loads of invisible means of vibration damping and isolation. Not sure it really needs it but it will be fun to try and develop. If I make it 25p, would that help? I'll go to half a crown Risky. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 25, 2014 16:08:19 GMT
Gawann, take his money ! I forgot to mention that I will be making the sideboard. It will have loads of invisible means of vibration damping and isolation. Not sure it really needs it but it will be fun to try and develop. If I make it 25p, would that help? Aah, clever Pics when you make it please |
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. At least everything's symmetrical , so can't be that bad . I'm afraid I can't match your efforts however . I do have Focalpods , loads of oak cones , and 2 sets of RDC cones which I swap around when anything new arrives . I have in the past made my own feet and supports from some very strange materials , and some of them have worked ( IMO 
Too rich for me matey 
