I get a lot of good ideas from friends sharing tips about music and Hi-Fi with me, and this musical & audio sharing is what makes the 'audio underground' so fun and inspiring. Vintage Garrard 301 turntables and Sony Playstation SCPH-1001s come to mind as examples of past tips that provided a lot of enjoyment for myself and others.

I just got a new component isolation tip from Chris of Shirehampton that he has been experimenting with in his Hi-Fi rig (iMac, Havana USB DAC, LFD pre, Firstwatt F3 amp (modded), and Ocellia Calliope .21 Signature loudspeakers - nice Hi-Fi rig Chris!). It's not quite a free tip, but close to it, so give it a try and report back - enjoy!

Hey Jeff,

I've been using Cork for isolation for quite a while myself. Keep meaning to write up my experiences on it! Looks like this:

Simple stuff really! I found some in local Homebrew shop this morning! Will keep using the ones from home-consumed wine in the mean time (under amp and CD. DID have me Avantgarde Duos standing on corks once!)

I lived on the edge of a Cork Forest in Spain once, so I have nostalgic attachment to cork. But it IS good stuff. And the Forests support the Pigs that become delicious Serrano ham, plus lots of wildlife.

Best,

Chris

Thanks for sharing the tip with us, Chris. Your mention of 'delicious Serrano ham' is making me hungry for breakfast. Time for coffee and a bit of breakfast! 🙂