Marc, whilst I have not heard all of their products, what I have heard works. I intend to check them out again some time.
HRS Damping Plates v Artesania Audio Dampers v Entreq VibbEaters
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The HRS works as well, just much pricier.
Looking at Herbies Audio Labs mid priced Supersonic Stabilisers as maybe the clever compromise.
Looking at Herbies Audio Labs mid priced Supersonic Stabilisers as maybe the clever compromise.
Howie, I think the less solid yr gear casework is, or any tendency to chassis ringing, the more HRS likely to be effective.
My Eera cdp is built like one of those cheapo Philips players from 80s, and my Nat pre cases are not the end in structural stability.
My Eera cdp is built like one of those cheapo Philips players from 80s, and my Nat pre cases are not the end in structural stability.
Howie, this is the joy (or is that imagining things) of the high end, more critically, high end AND well optimised systems. We really do all hear/perceive cumulative effects v differently. So re HRS, you hear nothing effective. Me? After a tweaks demo that was super pricey where I truly heard nada (SR Black Box), w no expectation HRS would work, I was bowled over by the effects.
Now CK has highlighted that these tweaks can all smooth or damp treble. When I reinvestigate, I'll certainly listen out for this, and any "spotlit hifi" effect. That can sell a demo, but lead to colouration or tonal homogeneity l/t.
At this point, re damping chassis's of phono, cdp, pre and pre psu, I'm looking at <$150 for loaded Wagner pads, $500 for Herbies Audio Labs Supersonic Stabilisers, and $2k for HRS Damping Plates.
Now CK has highlighted that these tweaks can all smooth or damp treble. When I reinvestigate, I'll certainly listen out for this, and any "spotlit hifi" effect. That can sell a demo, but lead to colouration or tonal homogeneity l/t.
At this point, re damping chassis's of phono, cdp, pre and pre psu, I'm looking at <$150 for loaded Wagner pads, $500 for Herbies Audio Labs Supersonic Stabilisers, and $2k for HRS Damping Plates.
I need a help in choosing the right HRS plates.
If the weight for each equipment is as follows, how do I know which plate to get?
They have DP II and DPX plates with different weights options. How do I know which one to go with?
Is there a better alternative to HRS?
If the weight for each equipment is as follows, how do I know which plate to get?
- (18.1 pounds).
- (14.3 pounds).
- (2.6 pounds).
- All digital nothing analogue.
They have DP II and DPX plates with different weights options. How do I know which one to go with?
Is there a better alternative to HRS?
From the limited trial I had several months back, the heaviest/biggest pieces...so on my CDP, 3x 14". But start off w one piece and then experiment w more.
Re alternatives, nothing proprietary that I can see, but I'll soon try DIY 0.5" thick IsoDamp pieces cut to HRS size, mass loaded w steel bench blocks, for 10% cost of HRS.
I've already had good results w IsoDamp strips inside my SOTA motor pod.
Re alternatives, nothing proprietary that I can see, but I'll soon try DIY 0.5" thick IsoDamp pieces cut to HRS size, mass loaded w steel bench blocks, for 10% cost of HRS.
I've already had good results w IsoDamp strips inside my SOTA motor pod.
Here is another inexpensive option — diving bricks. 10lbs each. Rubber coated. They can be had for around $20 ea.
Good suggestion. I have a lot of rubber coated diving weight belt weights I can try.Here is another inexpensive option — diving bricks. 10lbs each. Rubber coated. They can be had for around $20 ea.
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I have HRS Rack and shelves. Wanted to try the damping plates but the company does not provide any online helpful information. I asked the dealer what is difference between DPX and DP II. He said DPX is better without any reasons. I use my DP II on my power supply and server and the DOX on phono stage and HT preamp. I tried on DAC and didnt hear much difference. The Dac has OEM stillpoints feet and sits on HRS platform. I have called the company several times and they are very helpful. Asking them directly should answer all your questions
Haha, I think I can hear them all the way over here. In the end, a combination of price, and likely benefits, I settled on mass loaded IsoDamp as my alternative to HRS Plates. Things are going to be quiet on the upgrades/tweaks front for the rest of 2021, so I'll be trying out my idea finally.
PM Ack, and look at his system thread.
I've bought a slab of 0.5" thick IsoDamp to be able to cut a dozen 5"/10"/15" x 4" pieces to use on up to seven components
I've bought a slab of 0.5" thick IsoDamp to be able to cut a dozen 5"/10"/15" x 4" pieces to use on up to seven components
These work as well as any damping weight I've tried. Come in 3 colors.
Yep, that's what I use. Works great, you can literally wrap on your component and hear the reduction in ringing and they're cheap.
You've compared these directly to HRS and Artesania?
Really no difference?
You've reminded me to get on with my Isodamp/jewellers blocks variation.