Herzan/Accurion versus Stacore Basic certainly is a doable comparison.
With all the respect, against such a noble competitors I'd put our best platform - Stacore Advanced
Cheers,
Herzan/Accurion versus Stacore Basic certainly is a doable comparison.
I think a direct comparison of very heavy and very expensive stands (e.g., CMS versus HRS) is, like a direct comparison of giant speaker systems (e.g., Rockport Arrakis versus VSA Ultra 11), in the class of direct comparisons which, though interesting and illuminating, that is never going to happen.
Only Tang, with CMS and Stacore stands, is even theoretically in a position to make such a direct comparison, but the difficulty of swapping the components in the stands makes a direct comparison practically impossible.
I think a direct comparison of very heavy and very expensive stands (e.g., CMS versus HRS) is, like a direct comparison of giant speaker systems (e.g., Rockport Arrakis versus VSA Ultra 11), in the class of direct comparisons which, though interesting and illuminating, that is never going to happen...
...Herzan/Accurion versus Stacore Basic certainly is a doable comparison.
Big CMS or HRS stand versus Herzan or Stacore platform on a modest stand is a doable comparison.
For me, I see 3 basic options in 'overly simplistic terms':
OPTIONS
1. individual passive solutions: SRA, Stillpoints, CMS Footers, HRS M3X shelves, etc
2. individual active solutions: Taiko, Herzan, Stacore
3. full shelf solutions: Artesania Esoteric, HRS VRX, SRA Craz
The 3rd option takes a bigger upfront cost and a reasonable amount of foresight (how many shelves to buy? what configuration?)...which could mean considering option 3 may not simply be a matter of what sounds best, but also what is practical.
So setting that one aside, the question I am interested in is:
Option 1 vs 2: the individual passive solutions vs the individual active solutions
Any guidance there for those who might have compared their custom SRA shelf or HRS M3X shelf to a Stacore, Herzan or Taiko?
Good to know!!
Who has an active isolation (Herzan, Accurion) or a pneumatic isolation (Vibraplane, Stacore) platform who has compared the efficacy of the platform when placing two components on the platform (one component on top of the other) versus one component on the platform?
Does the component sitting directly on the platform experience the greatest vibration isolation?
I would imagine a single device on each isolation piece is the way to go. If you combine pieces you will have an aggregate of various sources of vibration and would be unlikely to have a full solution of these various vibration sources.
You know what, Ron, I'll do you one better...
Why is no one stacking Herzans for one TT?
Hey Ron,
Check this one out...https://www.herzan.com/products/active-vibration-control/ts-series-upgrades.html
Looks like you can put the entire Herzan and equipment inside what appears to be a soundproof cabinet/chamber. I wonder if you could have the manufacturer build 1-2 shelves in for 1-2 further Herzans with equipment...and end up with 3 of these chambers for much/most of your equipment? Talk about undisturbed...I presume they have worked out how to get power inside this chamber from the outside.
Unfortunately that does not work, we did have a setup combining the AVI and TS series that did not osccilate but it did not improve anything over a single TS either.
If practical this is actually a good idea as you would be surprised to see how your equipment is exited by for example normal conversation.
Who has an active isolation (Herzan, Accurion) or a pneumatic isolation (Vibraplane, Stacore) platform who has compared the efficacy of the platform when placing two components on the platform (one component on top of the other) versus one component on the platform?
Does the platform improve the vibration isolation of both components?
Yes, although we have to think in broader terms then just “isolation”.Does the platform improve the vibration isolation of either component less effectively than if the component were on the platform by itself?
Isolation platforms are expensive. To what extent can we pile components onto the platform and improve the vibration isolation of each component in the stack?
What is the effect of the feet of each component as you place one component on top of another? Do rubber feet reduce the vibration isolation effectiveness of the platform below?
Does the component sitting directly on the platform experience the greatest vibration isolation?
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