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In Reply to: RE: Tube Preamp Vibration Control Suggestions? posted by JoshT on June 09, 2017 at 12:20:08
This might be more pertinent if you still had your Premier 17LS, but, in addition to staying with the stock tube dampers in mine, I've tried Sorbothane footers (which softened the presentation too much), a 2"-thick maple block (effected some improvement in image focus and bass definition), and Aurios (improved focus at the cost of over-brightening the presentation), but found the best--and unfortunately costliest--solution in my setup to be four Stillpoints Ultra Mini footers. Detail, focus, soundstage, and bottom end definition all improved without adding the glariness I heard with the Aurios.Don't know if the same would apply to the RP-5, so treat this as a for-what-it's-worth.
Jim
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Thanks, and I love your 17LS/MF2500 combo by the way! Brings back memories. I'm very much enjoying the Rogue RP-5 with my MF2250, though the 17LS has a special magic to it. I traded it in a few years ago for reasons other than its sound.I wonder if you tried the Herbie's Tenderfeet? He insists they don't soften the sound like Sorbothane and similar materials and also avoid the potential harshness of metal footers. Lots of users report positively on them. I'm going to give them a try for the RP-5, and probably my power amps, given his 90 day return policy.
The Stillpoints are too rich for me, at least as of now without trying less expensive options, though I understand they are spectacular.
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Hi, Josh:
I don't know how much help I can be of here, but in my second system I use Herbie's Tenderfeet under my Coda integrated amp and Oppo 103D.
Sometimes I alternate Aurios Pros under the Oppo, but there it's more of a case of simply different flavors than the Aurios or Tenderfeet being significantly better overall than the other. (The Aurios bring out a little more HF detail, IMO, while the TenderFeet are a bit more even-handed across the spectrum.)
Given their very generous return policy and (IME) excellent sonics, I think the Herbie's are a no-brainer to try.
If you want me to go into a little more detail about SQ, I'll do my best.
Take care.
Andy
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I'll give the Tenderfeet a shot.
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