Gingko Cloud Vibration Control Platform w/ Gingko ClaraVu Cover
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Gingko Cloud vibration control platform with ClaraVu cover. This is one of the best turntable isolation platforms I have used. It works great with pivoted arms. With folks here I have pounded on rack with closed fist and no skips. However, with a linear air bearing arm, if the isolation base movement is in the exact same direction as the air beam the arm sleeve rides on, it can cause a skip. $450 shipped in CONUS. It would run ~ $1200 to purchase a set like this new. Selling as complete set.
It measures close to a Cloud 11 Medium in Gingko’s current offerings. Outside dimensions of platform where component would rest on are 22 & 7/8” x 15 & 7/8”. Height of assembled platform on base 2.5”. Dimensions inside the cover would be 3/16” less, 22 & 9/16" x 15 & 9/16." The cover measures 10 & 7/8” high. Total height with cover on assembled platform, 13 & 3/8”.
I inquired about the size and Vinh at Gingko said it was most likely a custom order. The double thick base puts it in the Cloud 11 family. The platform and ClaraVu cover have a 45 degree angle on edges where the cover rests. The product sticker was coming off, so I put some clear tape over it. It was crooked when I got it and would have torn if I removed it.
Six balls are included. Ginko says ~ ten pounds per ball so you can go up to a 60-pound component. You need to use at least three balls in a triangular pattern for the platform to sit on base properly, but it could rock on one side depending on balance of component resting on it.
I rate it at 7/10. Some scratches and swirls from dusting, at comers where cover attaches. No cracks. Non-smoking home. $450 shipped in CONUS. PayPal F&F, USPS MO.
It measures close to a Cloud 11 Medium in Gingko’s current offerings. Outside dimensions of platform where component would rest on are 22 & 7/8” x 15 & 7/8”. Height of assembled platform on base 2.5”. Dimensions inside the cover would be 3/16” less, 22 & 9/16" x 15 & 9/16." The cover measures 10 & 7/8” high. Total height with cover on assembled platform, 13 & 3/8”.
I inquired about the size and Vinh at Gingko said it was most likely a custom order. The double thick base puts it in the Cloud 11 family. The platform and ClaraVu cover have a 45 degree angle on edges where the cover rests. The product sticker was coming off, so I put some clear tape over it. It was crooked when I got it and would have torn if I removed it.
Six balls are included. Ginko says ~ ten pounds per ball so you can go up to a 60-pound component. You need to use at least three balls in a triangular pattern for the platform to sit on base properly, but it could rock on one side depending on balance of component resting on it.
I rate it at 7/10. Some scratches and swirls from dusting, at comers where cover attaches. No cracks. Non-smoking home. $450 shipped in CONUS. PayPal F&F, USPS MO.
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I wish I could. Good luck with the salePio Elete Pro 520
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Interesting contraption.Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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Squash balls or foam balls? What isolation platform are you using now?George / NJ
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Gardenstater wrote: »Squash balls or foam balls? What isolation platform are you using now?
They look like squash balls.
I'm not using anything with the Lenco/linear air bearing arm nor am I experiencing any problems with foot traffic on the suspended floor rack sits on. I did have issues with pivoted arms on turntables skipping when walking near the lead shot filled rack and the Ginko solved that problem. You could pound on rack hard with closed fist and no skips.
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