A cheap tweak from Tom Tutay
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Hello,
As many of you are aware Tom Tutay is a highly respected builder of vacuum tube line stages, phono stages, crossovers and power amps that rival anything on the market regardless of price. He's also a collector of cheap audiophile tweaks that make improvements in sound without spending too much money. He told me about the Bench Cookie from Rockler, a company that makes woodworking products. The Bench Cookie is normally used to hold wood objects securely on a workbench by supporting them with three or four wood discs that have a gripping surface on both sides. They also have some accessories that provide a tapered point for reducing the contact area. They could be used as a support for any component and the hole in the center lets them be used as a record clamp where a not too heavy disc is needed.
If these were made for audiophiles they would be "kiln dried" "quantum aligned" "cryogenically treated" made from "Russian north facing Birch" and sell for $500.00 for four. Try them and see what you think:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?site=ROCKLER&page=30951
Enjoy, Ken
As many of you are aware Tom Tutay is a highly respected builder of vacuum tube line stages, phono stages, crossovers and power amps that rival anything on the market regardless of price. He's also a collector of cheap audiophile tweaks that make improvements in sound without spending too much money. He told me about the Bench Cookie from Rockler, a company that makes woodworking products. The Bench Cookie is normally used to hold wood objects securely on a workbench by supporting them with three or four wood discs that have a gripping surface on both sides. They also have some accessories that provide a tapered point for reducing the contact area. They could be used as a support for any component and the hole in the center lets them be used as a record clamp where a not too heavy disc is needed.
If these were made for audiophiles they would be "kiln dried" "quantum aligned" "cryogenically treated" made from "Russian north facing Birch" and sell for $500.00 for four. Try them and see what you think:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?site=ROCKLER&page=30951
Enjoy, Ken
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You know...I have used bench cookies for years when doing odd shaped furniture builds and never even considered them for audio use...but now, looking at them again, I can see their benefits..."Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip -
Great Idea Ken, unfortunately for me they wouldn't work. Grandkids would see the word cookie and be drawn to my electronics, I big no-no in my house.:biggrin:HT SYSTEM-
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Never heard of them before, but I like them. Not for audio but for the shop, I have to order some. Thanks Ken.
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Great idea. Looks like they would work quite nicely too. Anything to make things working on gear & other uses is very helpful. Probably save on sliding mishaps & damages. Thanks Ken..
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I think I will give them a try.Pio Elete Pro 520
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Great Idea Ken, unfortunately for me they wouldn't work. Grandkids would see the word cookie and be drawn to my electronics, I big no-no in my house.:biggrin:
just put an N where the C is that'll take care of it......
then tell them to go ask grandma:cheesygrin: -
I'm glad that was of interest, it looked like a good idea. Sorry about the "cookie" on the side, maybe electrician's tape on the sides?
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How do they grip or clamp anything? It looks like just a non-slip surface.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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just put an N where the C is that'll take care of it......
then tell them to go ask grandma:cheesygrin:
LOL....don't you know by now "C" is for "Cookie" ?HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
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Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404
