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  1. January 1, 2021, 11:41 AM #1
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    Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    Any Esoteric owner has experimented with such? Footers you put under equipment, like Stillpoints or Finite Elemente, etc.

    The built in footers on my N-01XD look substantial, but curiosity got a hold of me.
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  2. January 1, 2021, 11:57 AM #2
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    I’m using Critical Mass Center Stage2 footers under everything at home.
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  3. January 1, 2021, 12:17 PM #3
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    the new best of the best
    Wilson Audio - Pedestal

    currently many cmcs2 and stillpoint owners are switching over to the pedestals and stating they are far superior.
    my plan is to go full loom with these.
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    Quote Originally Posted by u-sound View Post
    the new best of the best
    Wilson Audio - Pedestal

    currently many cmcs2 and stillpoint owners are switching over to the pedestals and stating they are far superior.
    my plan is to go full loom with these.
    I get calls about CMS2 every week. They are big sellers here.

    I still really like the Magico Q-POD’s too.
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  5. January 1, 2021, 12:26 PM #5
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    certainly the cms2 and the magicos are great products.
    well proven, no doubt!
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    Quote Originally Posted by thyname View Post
    Any Esoteric owner has experimented with such? Footers you put under equipment, like Stillpoints or Finite Elemente, etc.

    The built in footers on my N-01XD look substantial, but curiosity got a hold of me.
    did you try anything so far?
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  7. February 12, 2021, 03:58 PM #7
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    Quote Originally Posted by u-sound View Post
    did you try anything so far?
    No, nothing so far for my N-01XD.
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  8. February 16, 2021, 08:07 PM #8
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    There are some vibration damping measurements on parttimeaudiophile of Pedestal Vs Brand A, B, and C (three competitor products). Brand C measures almost identical to Pedestal, I wonder what that product is? I wonder if CMS2 was in the mix on those measurements.
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  9. February 17, 2021, 08:21 AM #9
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    Not an esoteric owner. But, Iso-Acoustics Orea products are worthy of your consideration.

    Also, consider Arestania Audio but, I'm not sure they make footers.

    Footers, although they have been around for decades, seem to be like the cable market now.

    Many products, many are quite expensive (and probably high margin) Plus, I'm finding that the highest priced ones US MSRP, don't explain and quantify their technology. (CMS/Stillpoints)

    At least enough to me warrant those prices.

    Like anything in the his hobby it is subjective and all about system synergy.

    Consider Iso-Acoustics , who also make the outstanding Gaia loudspeaker footers.





    Enjoy.
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  10. February 17, 2021, 08:26 AM #10
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    Quote Originally Posted by mdp632 View Post
    ..Many products, many are quite expensive (and probably high margin) Plus, I'm finding that the highest priced ones US MSRP, don't explain and quantify their technology. (CMS/Stillpoints)...
    Is the technology not explained in their patent applications?
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  11. February 17, 2021, 08:35 AM #11
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    Is the technology not explained in their patent applications?
    I honestly didn’t see it listed on their (CMS) website.

    I didn’t go further.

    They make beautiful looking and amazing build quality racks for sure.

    So, I guess if you have a CMS rack, the footers are a natural pair.

    What rack if any does the OP have?
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  12. February 17, 2021, 09:14 AM #12
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    Quote Originally Posted by mdp632 View Post


    What rack if any does the OP have?
    It's this one from Mapleshade as a rack for most components: SAMSON Equipment Racks

    Plus the following amp stands: Mapleshade Radiused Component Stand
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  13. February 17, 2021, 10:47 AM #13
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    Quote Originally Posted by thyname View Post
    It's this one from Mapleshade as a rack for most components: SAMSON Equipment Racks

    Plus the following amp stands: Mapleshade Radiused Component Stand

    Nice.

    What about trying their brass footers? I think their goal is to drain the vibration away from the component.
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  14. February 17, 2021, 11:18 AM #14
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    Quote Originally Posted by mdp632 View Post
    Nice.

    What about trying their brass footers? I think their goal is to drain the vibration away from the component.
    I did. Although a while back. They did nothing for me.
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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    I just ordered some orea's for my N-01xd. I'll let you know if I can hear anything.

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    Re: Footers (third party) for Esoteric gear

    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    There are some vibration damping measurements on parttimeaudiophile of Pedestal Vs Brand A, B, and C (three competitor products). Brand C measures almost identical to Pedestal, I wonder what that product is? I wonder if CMS2 was in the mix on those measurements.
    i did wonder about the very same

    there is a little hype about this product in europe. very good for the price
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