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Post by brian2957 on Oct 7, 2015 12:02:36 GMT
Me and a couple of the troops are going to have a little play with some equipment supports this Saturday . Some of the contenders are : RDC Cones Sound Damped Steel supports Electric Beach Rockin'Rollers Sorbothane feet Oak cones Some home made efforts and anything else the guys bring along. I know some of the guys on here favour various feet and supports so I'm sure this will be of interest. I'll post the results when I can , so watch this space  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 7, 2015 12:22:44 GMT
Thanks Brian
We will be doing a smaller version on Saturday.
Will be good to compare notes with The Mafia !
Very interested to hear how the Sound Damped steel compares to the others
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 7, 2015 12:53:15 GMT
Interesting Brian. Please do let us know how you get on.
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Post by brian2957 on Oct 7, 2015 13:28:33 GMT
Not a problem chaps . I'll also be interested in your findings on Saturday Mike .
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Post by John on Oct 7, 2015 15:41:59 GMT
Have a great session and do report back
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Post by brian2957 on Oct 7, 2015 15:49:01 GMT
Thanks John , will do . |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 7, 2015 16:39:10 GMT
Good contenders there, I know which ones I like and will be interested in your outcomes.
John, Mike and I will play with some supports at mine on Saturday.
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Post by brian2957 on Oct 7, 2015 23:31:56 GMT
I'll be watching with interest Martin .
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 8, 2015 9:25:46 GMT
Think I have a couple up my sleeve Martin hasn't checked out ......
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Post by brian2957 on Oct 8, 2015 13:53:25 GMT
OK , please keep us posted Mike . Nice coincidence that we're doing this on the same day . We should be able to cover most of the current offerings between us. |
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Post by tony on Oct 8, 2015 16:44:01 GMT
Steve Jay has been doing a quite a bit of development around the Frugel/base implementation. Im chuffed to bits with mine as they stand but if there is incremental gain to be had from improved isolation Im interested.
Looking forward to hearing the differences that occur on Saturday. Its one area of my set up I have neglected, I was surprised talking to the boys that isolating servers can make a difference.
Should be fun.
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Post by brian2957 on Oct 8, 2015 21:15:37 GMT
Yup must admit I was a bit surprised myself Tony . I think you may be pleasantly surprised on Saturday . PS Cinammon buns improve my hearing no end |
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Post by jandl100 on Oct 9, 2015 7:12:30 GMT
Hmmm ... kit supports ... I used to be a Crazed Supporter, all sorts of cones and widgets have come and gone, but I just don't bother any more.
Let's see if you lot re-inspire me to have another go!
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 9, 2015 8:48:02 GMT
No question for me.
Will always have supports now.
Did loads of tests on wooden cones, sorbothane, RDC, Stillpoints, Black ravioli Mk1
Some tests were jaw dropping at the improvement in sound
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Post by jandl100 on Oct 9, 2015 9:25:25 GMT
Some tests were jaw dropping at the improvement in sound Interesting. What dropped your jaw? |
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 9, 2015 9:30:44 GMT
From memory, not the most reliable, Stillpoints under the Pass Pre and Vida Phono Pre
The cheapo wooden cones are great VFM being so cheap
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Post by MartinT on Oct 9, 2015 9:44:25 GMT
RDCs under the Ayre SACD player (now with Electric Beach S1NX platform, too) for me. Followed by RDCs under the preamp.
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Post by brian2957 on Oct 9, 2015 15:36:44 GMT
Yup , I've used one form of support or another under my gear for years now . I've got quite a few different ones here now so I thought it was time for a little bake-off with the troops |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2015 18:13:06 GMT
Ive only really bothered with two, totally worlds apart imho. Oak Cones & Michell Tenderfeet/Tender Cups
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Post by MartinT on Oct 10, 2015 20:37:04 GMT
Well chaps, the summary of our really excellent afternoon's support shootout was very clear cut. We listened to RDC 1 Cones, Electric Beach roller supports and Black Ravioli Mk.III pads. My Ayre SACD player was the primary component being supported. The ranking order was 1st - Black Ravioli, 2nd (by a small margin) - Electric Beach, 3rd (by a larger gap) - RDCs. the Ayre really responded very well to the Ravioli, opening up the air and space of venues, sharpening the focus and preserving the attack even while reducing harshness. A superb support.
We also tried the Black Ravioli under the Belles power amp to a positive but smaller benefit and under the Caiman DAC in later listening from the Raspberry Pi2 to a very respectable improvement.
So, for me, the Black Raviolis were a revelation and the Electric Beach rollers are the star bargains for the money.
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