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In Reply to: RE: Brass vs steel vs Ebony posted by pc123v on July 10, 2016 at 03:32:00
If you wish to experiment with ebony under your loudspeakers, you might consider a set of ebony coupling discs (a.k.a. speaker spike base) positioned between your brass spikes and bamboo plinth, with Herbie's Audio Lab Thin grungebuster Dots adhered to the bottom of the ebony coupling discs (choose the black colored Thin grungebuster Dot with pressure-sensitive adhesive):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-Ebony-Wooden-Spike-Pads-Speaker-Hi-Fi-Floor-Stand-Base-Shoe-23-5-x-6-5mm-/252437602325
http://herbiesaudiolab.net/gb.htm
If you wish to experiment with ebony under your power amplifier, you might consider a set of four Herbie's Audio Lab Iso-cups with Gabon ebony balls, since what you describe is exactly what the Iso-cup with Gabon ebony ball provides when placed under a power amplifier. While you are at it, also try the Gabon ebony dome located on the same page. A set of three Gabon ebony domes can be used to replace a tripod set of metal spikes, and can be adhered with silicone adhesive to the bottom of a loudspeaker, component, or platform with no need of coupling discs placed under the domes:
http://herbiesaudiolab.net/special.htm#iso
Follow Ups:
@Duster...Thanks. 2 sets of ebony footers and bases arriving in a couple of days. I think I have a set of iso-cups with ebony balls in a drawer somewhere...haven't used them in years. Never did try them on a heavy tube amp.
Once again...Thanks Everyone. Really appreciate your help.
If you can locate them, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised to find that the Herbie's Audio Lab Iso-cups with Gabon ebony balls will provide what you seek, since the sonic signature is pretty much spot-on as described by Steve Herbelin of Herbie's Audio Lab:
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"Gabon Ebony: African ebony subtly enhances upper frequency timbre with ethereal sustain and "bloom." Though bass is not particularly powerful, extension is very deep and well-defined. Upper-mids are smooth with plenty of "air" and three-dimensionality. Gabon ebony is perfect for music lovers who enjoy a somewhat laid-back, light and natural presentation."
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As for the ebony footers and bases you ordered, I recommend using Herbie's Audio Lab Thin grungebuster Dots adhered to the flat side of both the ebony footers and the bases (choose the black colored Thin grungebuster Dot with pressure-sensitive adhesive), since doing so will allow the ebony footers and bases to function better as an interface between the loudspeakers and the surface they are placed upon. The Thin grungebuster Dots will also keep the ebony footers and bases from slipping & sliding, and resonating against the surfaces they interface with.
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