Mechanically decoupling transformers from chassis.

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Sometimes I had conversations with people who claim that mechanical decoupling of transformers with accessories such as spikes can give sound benefits. I also personally know a local, very respected audio system builder who has his output transformers of his SET amplifier in a separate enclosure with resonance control tweaks and spikes.

I have played with resonance control by placing various kinds of woods on top of the transformers of my SET amplifier and noted the alteration of the sound signature each kind of wood does, so I do believe that mechanically decoupling any transformer can also alter the whole sound signature. The question if it will do it better or worse.

Some of my little experience has shown me that any audio device DISLIKES chassis and stress tension. Any device that, for example a wooden board under tension can drastically benefit if this tension is released, for example if a bent wooden board forced to stay straight when using screws is unloosed.
So I have a suspicion that any transformer that has been tightened with a classical 4 screws method has some tension.
But this is only one aspect... The mechanical coupling is another.

So.. I would like to hear if someone has played with this kind of stuff. Thanks!

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Topic - Mechanically decoupling transformers from chassis. - aknaydenov 14:05:59 04/14/16 (8)

RE: Mechanically decoupling transformers from chassis. - 6bq5 08:59:31 04/15/16 (0)

RE: Mechanically decoupling transformers from chassis. - Ugly 08:56:44 04/15/16 (0)

RE: Mechanically decoupling transformers from chassis. - Ric 07:53:39 04/15/16 (0)

RE: Mechanically decoupling transformers from chassis. - kitch29 07:31:57 04/15/16 (0)

RE: Mechanically decoupling transformers from chassis. - kenzo 15:58:24 04/14/16 (0)

RE: Mechanically decoupling transformers from chassis. - Uncle Mike 14:30:44 04/14/16 (2)

RE: Mechanically decoupling transformers from chassis. - Tweaker456 19:31:46 04/14/16 (0)

RE: Mechanically decoupling transformers from chassis. - madisonears 17:43:02 04/14/16 (0)

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