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Isolation pads.

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:17 pm
by PatD
Hi,
I have four isolation pads and l am not sure whether to put them under my amp,cd player or phonostage.Advice please.Cheers.

Re: Isolation pads.

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:23 pm
by Diapason
I'd generally try the components with moving parts first, but give it a go and see.

Re: Isolation pads.

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:34 pm
by PatD
I have pads under my turntable. So you suggest the CD player?

Re: Isolation pads.

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:47 pm
by Diapason
Can you try before making a final decision or do they not work that way?

Using isolation under components over the years has often changed the sound but not always improved it, and sometimes I went back to placing the component directly on the rack. For example, I've often found a "cleaner" sound that didn't always translate to more enjoyment...

Re: Isolation pads.

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 3:22 pm
by Ivor
Instinctively I'd go toward a turntable or CD player but I have had clear improvements under amps too. Trial and error really.

Re: Isolation pads.

Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:30 am
by Cyndale
So what make/brand are they?