Samson
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Do isolation components work ? (Vibrapods, Cones, bearings, feets)
I have no idea why people isolate amps though.
Because some components can be microphonic, i.e., they pick up air-borne vibrations and convert them to electrical effects. There have been cases where people reported being able to hear music from inside their amplifiers when no speakers are connected (and this was with solid state electronics, not tubes). This would be caused by mechanical vibrations induced by changing electrical currents. The reverse of this effect would cause the electronics to pick up vibrations and have an effect on the electrical signals generated, which would color the sound.
At least, I think that's the theory
but my bet is that these improvements your noticing are just in your heads!!!!
It's still worth it though, isn't it? Every time my stereo brings a smile to my face or makes a friend's jaw drop, that, right there, makes it all worth it.
IMO, of course.
The reverse of this effect would cause the electronics to pick up vibrations and have an effect on the electrical signals generated, which would color the sound