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Sort Kones can be just as effective when used in sets of 3 vs. 4, sometimes even more so. Since 3 points always defines a plane a component will always avoid any potential "rocking" with 3, compared to using 4 which can sometimes allow a bit of a rocking motion. It depends on how you position them to best support the weight of the component as to whether 3 or 4 is preferred for any specific application. Experiment with positioning one cone directly under the heaviest section of the component, which is usually under the power transformer, and then others as needed to achieve the best possible stability. While the different versions of Sort Kones provide different sonic effects, you can also experiment with the less costly AC or BC versions and compare them to the TC. The most expensive is not always preferred in all situations. I would suggest avoiding the least expensive AS version (Steel ball) since the *C versions Ceramic ball is much more effective. Have fun!
 
Sort Kones can be just as effective when used in sets of 3 vs. 4, sometimes even more so. Since 3 points always defines a plane a component will always avoid any potential "rocking" with 3, compared to using 4 which can sometimes allow a bit of a rocking motion. It depends on how you position them to best support the weight of the component as to whether 3 or 4 is preferred for any specific application. Experiment with positioning one cone directly under the heaviest section of the component, which is usually under the power transformer, and then others as needed to achieve the best possible stability. While the different versions of Sort Kones provide different sonic effects, you can also experiment with the less costly AC or BC versions and compare them to the TC. The most expensive is not always preferred in all situations. I would suggest avoiding the least expensive AS version (Steel ball) since the *C versions Ceramic ball is much more effective. Have fun!

Thanks Bill :tup:
 
Hi Tom,

The advise from audio.bill is sound assuming the following:

1. That your equipment rack is completely level as measured by a sensitive spirit level in all planes
2. The casework on each audio components under which Sort Kones are to placed is completely square and level
3. The the primary purpose of placement is best possible stability

In practise at least one of the assumptions is frequently flawed and therein lies the Raison d'être of the ordinal fourth Kone - to positionally move it around under the component casework until it meets with light resistance from the case thereby providing a further conduit to drain equipment based vibrations. While three Kones are obviously the minimum needed for equipment stability the purpose of the Kones exceeds that brief and I've often observed that the real sonic magic happens with optimal placement of the fourth. YMMV.

Cheers
Ralph
 
Ralph raises some valid points; experimentation with 3 vs. 4 as well as their positioning is required to find the most effective placement.
 
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