Supports for Valve Amps

[Robbo]

Has anyone had any experience with equipment supports for valve amps? I have been playing around supporting the ARC with a DIY Seismic sink made from 2 boards and a couple of inner tubes with astonishingly good results. There are real gains to be had here IMO. Anything else worth trying?

Cheers, Robbo

 

[titian]

How much does the sink cost?

 

[Robbo]

Titian,

It depends on how heavy and large your equipment is, but the sinks are from £250 for a small one to about £500 for one which can support 100 kg

http://www.townshendaudio.com/

A bit more experimentation is required for me before I buy anything but if the experimentation is successful, I may well buy one.

I am finding there is a lot more detail, bass is more controlled and deep and the midrange improvement startling.

 

[wadia-miester]

For Valve amps, I would also demo Voodoo, I took my sink along to the show, and the stein hearts were more 'in focus' on them, but do try both, berfore committing

 

[Paul Duerden]

I recently tried a Croft Radford STA 15111 combination on my Mana rack and the results were pretty outstanding.

The Radford owner is now buying Mana and I want a Radford, I think he's got it easier.

 

[sideshowbob]

My Leak Stereo 20's on the (carpeted, concrete) floor, on a chopping board in case of leaky caps (no baseplate). Sounds fine there to me. It's too high to get into the rack anyway.

-- Ian

 

[titian]

Well then I would try also the Valid Points if there is enough height in the rack.

 

[merlin]

Asbestos or any non inflammable surface should suffice Neil!

I'd try the Gibralter series, as the sand could come in handy for it's extinguishing qualities.

 

[badchamp]

Paving stone !

 

[wadia-miester]

Good to see you back Mike, good break I hope

 

[7_V]

You could also try a piece of closed-cell polyethylene like Zotefoams LD45. I'm sure you could probably blag a piece from your local supplier for free if you said you were evaluating it with a view to marketing some new hi-fi supports.

 

[7_V]

Good afternoon Mike. They let you out then.

 

[merlin]

Thanks guys, I am of course delighted to be back in this fine land that we unfortunates call home

Two weeks with an i Pod and TDK Nxt's kinda puts it all into perspective. But Robbo really needs a Finite Element Pagode that serves not only as a great support, but also a classy piece of furniture and my next flight out!

 

[Robbo]

Hi Michael,

Glad you had a great time. It seems to have been no time at all since you went away.

But Robbo really needs a Finite Element Pagode that serves not only as a great support, but also a classy piece of furniture and my next flight out!

Nice try