Isolation Cones on RCD-1072 and RDV-1060

[elDiablo]

Howdy HTGers!

I was curious if any of you have ever used Isolation Cones on either your CD or DVD players. Do they actually make a noticable difference in any way? Would you recommend 3 or 4 Isolators under the unit?

Thanks a Bunch! :T
Joseph

[audiofan]

I use vibrapod under dvd player and i notice any difference at all . May be my ears are not hear it well enough. ..

[Cracking Oboe]

Great question Joseph,

When Absolute Sound Magazine reviewed the RCD-1072, they felt that a good set of cones (and an audiophile power cord) was highly recommended. They used Goldmund ($$$) cones in their review, but suggested that less expensive cones would suffice. I don't use cones, and I have not upgraded my power cords. Do I need to? The stock power cables seem pretty beefy to me, and my players are on a Lovan rack which is supposed to isolate vibrations. ???

Cracking!

[BlazeMaster]

I've always wondered what they mean by isolating vibration. If stands isolate vibration, then where does the vibration go? Power cords I can see a good reason to go, after all, these equipments that we spend our hard-earned money should be well fed with juice to perform their best. But the little bit of vibration shouldn't make enough of a difference to justify the cost of "audiophile" cones. IMO.