I have a Rossini Player, which sits on three Alto Extremo isolation pods. I’m now about to get a Rossini Master Clock, which will be placed directly under the Player. The question is, should I maintain the pods under the Player, or should I put them under the Clock?
Thank you
João
Welcome to the dcs.community João.
Maybe you can try both and let the community know which sounds better to you?
The effect that different support feet or pods have depends upon a number if factors including what the equipment is otherwise placed on. however, in general, the idea is to reduce or eliminate vibrations from the external world reaching your units via the furniture or rack that you use.
If you place the pods in between the clock and DAC/player then although this will protect the player it leaves the clock subject to these unwanted vibrations. So it is preferable ( at least in theory) to prevent vibrations reaching both units by placing the pods beneath the pair if stacked on top of each other ( clock lowest). However if you are going to place clock and player on separate shelves then you may need a second set of pods.
The combination of Rossini Player and clock weighs a little under 26kg. The Alto Extrema pods will support between 15 and 20kg depending on model ( I assume that you are not using the biggest). However this is per pod . So three will support a maximum between 45 and 60kg. So in this respect all should be fine.
As I said that is in theory and I agree with Anup that trying both configurations to see which you prefer is a good move as your precise circumstances ( and likes) cannot be predicted.
I can share two things that really worked for my Rossini Apex:
Hope that helps. The master clock in particular is super sensitive to ac cord quality and proper isolation.
In the case of HRS Vortex footers (which I am testing) and Magico QPods (which someone I trust has heard) they are also designed to draw out from the chassis vibrations which are internal to the components (vibrating toroidal transformers etc.) and convert and dissipate these vibrations as heat.
I have had good success with QPods. They are under my line conditioner.
Lee
How do you have your damping plate situated - right to left or back to front?
I have 3 Vortex footers underneath my Vivaldi clock and the result has been nothing short of dramatic.
My 14.5” damping plate - left to right - not so much. I have read multiple comments indicating it is possible to over damp components - possibly more so with dCS whose chassis is extremely dense and robust. Additionally perhaps my plate (the largest HRS provide) is too much. I have even read of downsizing not to your 9.5” but rather a 5.5”. How did you end up with 9.5” after your visit from Jim’s audio shop friend? JiminGA maintains 14.5” damping plate and 3, not 4, Vortex. I currently use 3 as my recently operated on knee will not let me get down to insert a 4th Vortex and adjust it for balance. I will ultimately do that test as well.
I have been remiss on writing a follow up on the original forum thread I created where I inquired who was using footers. I will have to update it. I have another two sets of Vortex feet inbound. They will be ultimately go on all Vivaldi boxes however first they will be tested with my other gear. A test of 3 Nimbus feet underneath my DarTZeel preamplifier likewise yielded dramatic results. The same with 3 Nimbus feet under my bespoke Eksonic Stax T2 headphone amplifier. As the Nimbus have yielded such incredible results I have high expectations once they are substituted with Vortex footers.
Per Todd Snyder, I centered the plate dead center, equidistant from sides and front to back. The 9.5 inch plate was recommended by Todd but is on loan from Jim since he had a spare. The Vortex feet will be a future addition.
I was surprised what an improvement this made and I am really grateful for Todd and Jim’s help.
Which direction - 9.5”
running left to right
or
front to back
Left to right.