Isopucks

joecoulson
joecoulson Posts: 4,943
in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
So I just ordered a set of these to go under the Auralic as it sits on top of a piece of wood furniture which is prone to vibrations from the speakers in close proximity.
I was wondering if any of you have ever used products from this company?
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    http://www.isoacoustics.com/iso-puck/
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    I haven't but I know their stands are highly regarded
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    https://www.amazon.com/Isolate-It/b/ref=bl_dp_s_mw_3031799011?ie=UTF8&node=3031799011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Isolate+It!

    These do a good job and are priced accordingly, I tried a couple of sets and with good results. I was considering the Isopucks but figured what the heck might as well try these first they do the job well, and left me money to spend on other audio items.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,553
    Agree sorbothane is the shiznit. I've had Audioquest's different incarnations of Sorbothane under my gear for years. It flat works very well.
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    Just be careful with sorbothane on wood surfaces.... It will leave a mark
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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,148
    @marvda1 uses these. They certainly feel well built and seemed effective. We didn't A/B them or anything, but they seem like a very safe investment. Maybe Marvin will weigh in with some more details.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,902
    I have these under all my components plus the gaias on my speakers.
    they bring images into focus and lower the noise floor.
    one thing to watch out for is if your equipment is on the lighter side only use three not four isopucks. you can get discounts at some places and if you have a local guitar center pick them up there.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    I’m going to try these on my Auralic with some optimism and most likely will get the GAIA II’son the Elacs. They look like they will be well built.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Thank You @displayname and @marvda1 for adding to the conversation
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Ordered the Gaia
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Since the Gaia is not a cheap mod/tweak, I will do my best to perform an objective review.

    I’ll use the stock spikes with and without the bottoms discs, and then switch to the Gaia. I am on a crawl and it does affect the sound.

    Will hope to be able to describe my findings as best I can.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    marvda1 wrote: »
    I have these under all my components plus the gaias on my speakers.
    they bring images into focus and lower the noise floor.
    one thing to watch out for is if your equipment is on the lighter side only use three not four isopucks. you can get discounts at some places and if you have a local guitar center pick them up there.

    Marvin, what would you consider “light”?
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,157
    VR3 wrote: »
    I haven't but I know their stands are highly regarded
    I have a pair of their smaller stands, and they work quite well. I like the way they can be configured for different heights and tilt.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,902
    joecoulson wrote: »
    marvda1 wrote: »
    I have these under all my components plus the gaias on my speakers.
    they bring images into focus and lower the noise floor.
    one thing to watch out for is if your equipment is on the lighter side only use three not four isopucks. you can get discounts at some places and if you have a local guitar center pick them up there.

    Marvin, what would you consider “light”?

    light would be if the weight of the piece of equipment is quite a bit less than the total of the pucks capacity which is 20 lbs per puck. so if your piece of equipment weighs 30 lbs. you would use three pucks (60 lbs) as opposed to 4 pucks (80 lbs).
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,902
    edited July 2019
    just saw they make mini pucks now.
    four of these would be good if your component weighs less than 25 lbs.
    https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/IsoPuckMini--isoacoustics-iso-puck-mini-vibration-isolator-for-small-studio-monitors-and-speakers?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=lowerfunnelnew&utm_content=display&utm_term=300x250
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    Just be careful with sorbothane on wood surfaces.... It will leave a mark

    I have experience with this, it'll come off really easily with a Magic Eraser.

    As for sound improvements... It doesn't make a ton of sense to me, but neither does power cables and I have heard that difference, it ain't small. I've not tried these so I can't help there. :)
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    That being said, the Gaia isolation feet Marv has installed, are they on the Rosso’s? Do they improve the sound?
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    edited July 2019
    Bueller??
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    I have Gaia on my focal Electra’s. It was a remarkable improvement.
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    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,902
    joecoulson wrote: »
    That being said, the Gaia isolation feet Marv has installed, are they on the Rosso’s? Do they improve the sound?
    cleans the bass up thus making the midrange clearer.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Great to hear guys 👍🏻
    I get them tomorrow but unfortunately it will be vinyl only as the Auralic is going back.
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    joecoulson wrote: »
    Great to hear guys 👍🏻
    I get them tomorrow but unfortunately it will be vinyl only as the Auralic is going back.

    Why is it going back?
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/comment/2518283/#Comment_2518283
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    I got the bronze like you suggested @marvda1 under the Auralic

    We'll see how they do as I have been waiting on this G1 to come back to review ALL of the IsoAcoustic goodies I got over the last two weeks :p
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