Guest David H Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Over the years I have read several complaints about snake oils, cryogenic treatments, and overpriced fancy gadgets that don't have measureable improvement, so when I run into a product that works, I like to share it with the audio community. . This is an anti-resonance platform that drastically reduces vibration amplitude. I have at my disposal a Vetronix MTX 4000 vibration analyser used on automobile to isolate and track down vibrations, I intend to use this to measure the platforms effectiveness in an audio environment. Currently I am waiting for updated liscenceing before I can use this tool for measurements. Scratch that, the liscence renewal was $900, instead I will use my osciliscope and an accelerometer. The Antires platform is great for Turntables, CD Transports, and sensitive electronics like tube amps and preamp that can be effected by vibrations.The key to the effectiveness of this platform is the use of super balls for dampening. (Yes those abnoxious $.025 balls from the vending machines). See the Anti-Res platform in action here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Basic building skills required. you wiill need some 5/8 MDF, 5 superballs, decorative moulding, and Granite tile prefered, but Ceramic tile is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 This sample was build for torture testing only, you will not be able to use screws through the bottom unless you choose a hardwood as your platform. Note, different color Super-balls have different spring tension, it is probably best to use the same color if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 This tapered hole idea worked well for making the balls replaceable, but a one inch drill bit and silicone rubber to hold the ball in place woks fine. I have been using this platform for years and the balls don't wear out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 On to the budget build, I used a ceramic tile $3 leftover mdf $0, redwood trim from a 2X4 also leftover $0 and 5 superballs $1.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I use Gorilla glue to hold the tile in place. Note Gorilla glue is water activated, so it is a good idea to wet the bottom of the tile before placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 After the tile is placed, it should be clamped until the glue is dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkalsi Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Excellent idea. Thanks for sharing dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwc Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Crafty for sure. Cool video demonstration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 That's a cool video. I remember when you told me about this a while back, we were talking about the idea of using a glass of water to show the vibrations. I can attest to the effectiveness of isolation. Not so much with Super Balls, because I haven't tried those, but I use cone shaped feet, and it's still amazing to me how it affects the imaging of my system when used under my DAC. Doesn't do so much under the transport, but under the DAC really makes a difference. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny's Jill Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I have a couple sets of daves old prototypes. These work great. Craig 73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 That's a cool video. Thanks Greg. I was looking for a way to display the effectiveness of the platform, and last week the accelerometer came to mind. I remember discussing the glass of water because it reminded me of the scene from Jurassic Park. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I have a couple sets of daves old prototypes. These work great. Craig 73 Where? buried in the garage? I havent seen you use one of them for a long time. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny's Jill Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I havent seen you use one of them for a long time.That's because I need the new granite top version.Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
consistent Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Excellent stuff. I agree that the use of super or squash balls is the best way to knock out boom & gloom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanedaK Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Great design. But I'm wondering: I've heard many times that SQUASH balls were the ones to use, because they DON'T have any jump factor. Super balls are very, very jumpy... did you try both / hear any difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I've heard many times that SQUASH balls were the ones to use, because they DON'T have any jump factor. Super balls are very, very jumpy... did you try both / hear any difference? I have not used the squash balls because of their size. The super balls are the best I have used to date. The video itself illustrates a 80+% reduction in harmonic tremors.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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