(17-Jan-2019, 16:24)Wdw Wrote: Just a follow up to my earlier posts concerning the Orea footers.  As per the photos above, I now have two sets, one below the stacked D's and the second between.  The general improvement in musical definition, bass articulation (this is the most noticeable improvement) and clarity is evident.  A highly recommended and relatively inexpensive upgrade.

Give them a listen, if you have the opportunity!

(28-Jan-2019, 19:41)anan Wrote: I kind of get how minimising vibrations in the source, amp & speakers may effect the sound, but I saw in hifipig magazine the reviewer put them under his power conditioner. Does doing that make sense to anybody?

(28-Jan-2019, 20:32)David A Wrote:

(28-Jan-2019, 19:41)anan Wrote: I kind of get how minimising vibrations in the source, amp & speakers may effect the sound, but I saw in hifipig magazine the reviewer put them under his power conditioner. Does doing that make sense to anybody?

Yes, it makes sense to me.

Take a look at the Shunyata Denali range. They offer 2 versions of the Denali 6000, the 6000T and the 6000S. The 6000T comes with a different base to the 6000S (it's also in vertical rather than horizontal orientation) with vibration absorbing feet for placement directly on the floor. The cheaper 6000S is identical internally but lacks the vibration absorbing feet and they say it is intended for those who have a shelf or support which already provides vibration isolation.

I used to use an  Isotek conditioner which I placed on a vibration absorbing amp stand which gave me an improvement in sound quality over placing it on the floor. I've since replaced the Isotek with a PS Audio P12 which sits on the amp stand I previously used with the Isotek. I don't know if it makes a difference with the PS12 because I haven't made a comparison. Removing the Isotek freed up the amp stand and I simply placed the PS12 on the stand because I had it and didn't need it for anything else but I can say from comparisons I made with the Isotek that vibration control under some power conditioners is beneficial.

(02-Feb-2019, 20:34)mdconnelly Wrote: IsoAcoustics OREA Bronze are in the house!   Just got 2 sets of three for each of my 220 Pros (e.g. 440 Pro).   I have them setup separately so I put 3 OREAs under each - one in front and two in rear.   I don't want to exaggerate what I hear, but to my ears and in my system, the difference (improvement) was pretty obvious with the first track I listened to.   Better clarity and bigger soundstage.   More air between instruments and voices.  While this is not night and day difference, it is a very nice improvement.    What surprised the most was the improvement in top-end clarity and harmonic decay.   The extended shimmer of cymbals, decay of plucked strings or taps on triangles... was quite noticeable and unexpected.  

Prior to using the OREAs, I had my Expert Pros sitting on slabs of granite which sit on top of a Salamander cabinet.   The OREAs now sit between granite and Expert Pros.

I ordered these thru The Cable Company in the US which offered a 30 day return if they I didn't like them.    After just a few days, I'm certain they aren't going back!

So now I'm contemplating the GAIA II speaker feet.   About twice as pricey but still.... (damn, got that itch again ;-)