EPDM rubber vs Sorbothane

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Hi all,
I may have mentioned that I did a little test of the heatsink fins on my McCormak DNA 0.5. I ran my finger along the fins and they rang at a high pitched level. I put folded, 1/8" thick X 1"diameter, EPDM rubber discs between each of the heatsink fins and the finger test produced significantly less the ringing. I happen to have a bunch of same size Sorbothane discs and replaced the EPDM with those. The finger test ringing is significantly less...I'd say gone even.

I'm think of putting Sorbothane between the faceplate and front of the chassis. Has anyone tried this on any of their components? I wonder if a bunch of discs or strips, fairly close together, would work as well as full coverage with a sheet. Any thoughts on that will be appreciated.

Thanks,
henrylr

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Topic - EPDM rubber vs Sorbothane - henrylr 09:32:26 03/08/16 (4)

RE: EPDM rubber vs Sorbothane - Tweaker456 11:04:00 03/18/16 (0)

My former Forte 4a fins rang, I put rubber bits. My Bryston 4BSST² fins.. no ring nt - Smelly_Socks 19:35:51 03/17/16 (0)

Careful with the Sorbothane - jbrrp1 20:13:02 03/08/16 (1)

RE: Careful with the Sorbothane - henrylr 08:12:25 03/09/16 (0)

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