Group Buy/Bulk Buy - Solid Brass Speaker Spikes - 1/4-20
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Now that we survived the storm, I want these spikes
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when I get mine I am going to turn them a bit on a lathe then dip the points in silver...safety first when you listen with F1....actually I wanna pierce through the carpet into the sub-floor.
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Got mine today. Very happy with them. The two pieces of candy included in the pack was a nice touch.
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reeltrouble1 wrote: »when I get mine I am going to turn them a bit on a lathe then dip the points in silver...safety first when you listen with F1....RT1
You might want to go 100% silver on at least one of them.
Vinyl, the final frontier...
Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want...
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reeltrouble1 wrote: »when I get mine I am going to turn them a bit on a lathe then dip the points in silver...safety first when you listen with F1....actually I wanna pierce through the carpet into the sub-floor.
RT1
waaaaaaaaaaa--I get it. JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut) -
Got mine on Tuesday, actually had to sign for them too.
Glad I am not the only one they threw some candy to, too
So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?
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Got mine yesterday, candy and all :-)
Great work, Mark!Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance. -
For those of you that have not tried putting anything under their CDP/SACD player take three of these and put them upside down under the player and report back, "if you want" put some under your amp as well, I put four under my amp just because of the weight..
If you try this please report back...
Larry.Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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What's a CDP/SACD player? Is that like a cassette deck? Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »For those of you that have not tried putting anything under their CDP/SACD player take three of these and put them upside down under the player and report back, "if you want" put some under your amp as well, I put four under my amp just because of the weight..
If you try this please report back...
Larry.
OK, I tried doing what you suggested.
Now my CDP is tilted over to one side, and it does not sound any better at all.
Maybe I need help with the placement of the cones? :biggrin:
Seriously, I am liking the idea of trying this, I am glad I ordered an extra set of 8 (even though I didn't actually need 2 sets... for now)So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?
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Try some brass weights on top of your CDP...not under it. Mapleshade sells them but so do some other cheaper companies. I'm a big fan of isolation, resonance control, decoupling and weight on equipment, specifically CDP's. Not necessarily in that order, or all at once but the theory.
Also check out Bright Star Audio....been using them exclusively since 2005.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
If any of you want to donate a pair to doro, I'll accept them :biggrin:CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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OK, I tried doing what you suggested.
Now my CDP is tilted over to one side, and it does not sound any better at all.
Maybe I need help with the placement of the cones? :biggrin:
Seriously, I am liking the idea of trying this, I am glad I ordered an extra set of 8 (even though I didn't actually need 2 sets... for now)
I put one in the back centered and two up front like a tri-pod, If it tilts use four spikes.Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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Try some brass weights on top of your CDP...not under it. Mapleshade sells them but so do some other cheaper companies. I'm a big fan of isolation, resonance control, decoupling and weight on equipment, specifically CDP's. Not necessarily in that order, or all at once but the theory.
Also check out Bright Star Audio....been using them exclusively since 2005.
On top?? That is the first I have heard of that, how does that help?? The nice thing is decoupling and isolation doesn't have to be expensive and the out come is fantastic..Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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Jolida JD9 Fully Modified
VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM
MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s -
TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »On top?? That is the first I have heard of that, how does that help?? The nice thing is decoupling and isolation doesn't have to be expensive and the out come is fantastic..
It's the most undampened piece of the chassis on almost any piece of equipment. The sides are clamped with screws, the bottom has the weight of the internal components on it, so the initial burst of energy or vibration is into the top plate, which will transfer that energy back down into the component, sled assembly, etc etc. You can stop, absorb or limit all of that with weights or a panel on top of the CDP. Just put a finger lightly on top of your player when it spools up to play....
I use a BSA Little Rock on all my CDP's...works wonders.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »I put one in the back centered and two up front like a tri-pod, If it tilts use four spikes.
I gotcha, Larry, I was just in a joking mood yesterday.
I am going to try this and see what it does, you think a set between the amp and pre would be worth trying? I got enough extras to do 2 pieces.So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?
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I gotcha, Larry, I was just in a joking mood yesterday.
I am going to try this and see what it does, you think a set between the amp and pre would be worth trying? I got enough extras to do 2 pieces.
Yes try it all..:cool: I think you will be pleasently surprised.. Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
Jolida JD9 Fully Modified
VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM
MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s -
It's the most undampened piece of the chassis on almost any piece of equipment. The sides are clamped with screws, the bottom has the weight of the internal components on it, so the initial burst of energy or vibration is into the top plate, which will transfer that energy back down into the component, sled assembly, etc etc. You can stop, absorb or limit all of that with weights or a panel on top of the CDP. Just put a finger lightly on top of your player when it spools up to play....
I use a BSA Little Rock on all my CDP's...works wonders.
I will give it a try.. Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
Cary DMS 800PV Network
OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
Jolida JD9 Fully Modified
VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM
MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s -
can we still get the spikes?
website has it listed as "SOLD OUT"mole' -
It will be about two weeks according to his email. That's to fill the backorders. They must have gotten slammed with orders.
Sorry for the delay on the brass speaker feet. I was told by our
supplier that he could deliver in 10-14 days. We will ship asap.
Regards,
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FYI,
Just got an email from Mark at Meniscus Audio and these are available again. I just ordered my set a few minutes ago
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
Anyone know what difference there is between the Meniscus ones and these ones (besides the obvious color difference)?
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=240-715"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
EndersShadow wrote: »Anyone know what difference there is between the Meniscus ones and these ones (besides the obvious color difference)?
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=240-715
$7 more plus shipping, which from past experience, will probably be atleast $6-8. Get the group buy at $22 shipped, no brainer to me.
The coupon code for free shipping is "Polkme"
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
The PE spikes can break with a heavy speaker. I wouldn't recommend PE's spikes with anything larger than a 2B."He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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$7 more plus shipping, which from past experience, will probably be atleast $6-8. Get the group buy at $22 shipped, no brainer to me.
The coupon code for free shipping is "Polkme"
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Yeah, I have 2 sets from the first run. One set already installed on my LSi 15's, the other set will be installed on some custom granite stands I will have fabricated in a month or so. I was just curious as their color looks more in line with the LSi 15 bases.The PE spikes can break with a heavy speaker. I wouldn't recommend PE's spikes with anything larger than a 2B.
Gotcha, but I think the LSi 15's are lighter than the 2b's, but its still good to know."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
I didn't realize you already had the group buy sets. I'd go with what FACE says, but if you aren't moving them more than once or twice maybe it's not an issue.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
I didn't realize you already had the group buy sets. I'd go with what FACE says, but if you aren't moving them more than once or twice maybe it's not an issue.
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No worries. Yeah I think I might just keep these ones then. Brass doesnt look bad, and if I get custom granite risers built for the LSi's I will just take the spikes off them, and put them on the risers so you wont really see them that much."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Bump to the top so people get a chance at getting some of these!!!!Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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Jolida JD9 Fully Modified
VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM
MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s -
I just ordered 4 more sets - kudos to the suggestion to try using them for isolation of components, not just speakers. Definitely going to give that a try.Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
