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Yes - they work better than any other type of isolation device I've tried under speakers. All sorts of cones, myrtle wood blocks, etc. Of course this is just my opinion, not scientific, can't prove it. They just seem to pull the images tighter, improve the soundstage. On my speakers, they really do work.
I haven't tried rollerblocks under components so can't say, but I've heard and read that they work minor miracles. My advice would be to take Klipschfan up on his offer to try a set.
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Julian ![]() MAIN SYSTEM: Avalon Eidolons and/or Audio Physic Caldera III Loudspeakers, Spectral DMC 30SL Preamp, Spectral DMA 250 Amp, Spectral/MIT interconnects and speaker cable, STAX SR-404 Signature Electrostatic Headphones, STAX SRM-727 Headphone Amp, Basis Debut V Vacuum turntable, Walker Precision Speed Controller, Graham tonearm, Graham Nightingale II Cartridge, PASS - X-ono Phono Stage, Esoteric Modified-X03 CD/SACD Player, Exact Power EP-15A & SP-15A power regeneration and conditioning devices. Symposium Acoustics Svelte pads & RollerBlock Jr's under speakers. ASC Tube Traps, Arcici Suspense Rack System ![]() UPSTAIRS SYSTEM: Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento Speakers, JL Audio F112 Sub, McIntosh MA7000 Integrated Amplifier, McIntosh MVP871 Universal Disc Player, OPPO BDP-95 Blu-Ray Player, VPI Scoutmaster with periphery ring clamp, VPI SDS Motor Drive, Koetsu Pro IV cartridge, Mark Levinson No. 25s phono stage, Wadia 170i Transport with a Meridian Bitstream 203 DAC, VPI HW-17 Pro Record Cleaning Machine, Five Richard Gray RGPC 400 devices scattered around in the two systems, Arcici Suspense Rack System, Discovery Essence and Essential Cables, 14,000 ± LPs . |
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All Symposium products work like a charm.
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When I talked to Peter about using Rollerblock Jr's with my speakers, he recommended the upgrade to tungsten carbide balls - fairly costly - but a much harder ball, and that is what I am using.
I never had an opportunity to compare the tungsten balls to standard steel balls, but I imagine the tungsten ball is a much better choice for use under heavy speakers. (Mine weigh well over a hundred pounds each.) The new HDSE Rollerblock Jr's described in another AA thread ( http://audioaficionado.org/symposium...ms-latest.html ) may be an even better choice for use with speakers. I have a feeling that I may have to try a set to find out for myself. ![]() The Symposium web page for the Rollerblock Jr's and the HDSE version is Symposium Acoustics: Rollerblock Jr.
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Julian ![]() MAIN SYSTEM: Avalon Eidolons and/or Audio Physic Caldera III Loudspeakers, Spectral DMC 30SL Preamp, Spectral DMA 250 Amp, Spectral/MIT interconnects and speaker cable, STAX SR-404 Signature Electrostatic Headphones, STAX SRM-727 Headphone Amp, Basis Debut V Vacuum turntable, Walker Precision Speed Controller, Graham tonearm, Graham Nightingale II Cartridge, PASS - X-ono Phono Stage, Esoteric Modified-X03 CD/SACD Player, Exact Power EP-15A & SP-15A power regeneration and conditioning devices. Symposium Acoustics Svelte pads & RollerBlock Jr's under speakers. ASC Tube Traps, Arcici Suspense Rack System ![]() UPSTAIRS SYSTEM: Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento Speakers, JL Audio F112 Sub, McIntosh MA7000 Integrated Amplifier, McIntosh MVP871 Universal Disc Player, OPPO BDP-95 Blu-Ray Player, VPI Scoutmaster with periphery ring clamp, VPI SDS Motor Drive, Koetsu Pro IV cartridge, Mark Levinson No. 25s phono stage, Wadia 170i Transport with a Meridian Bitstream 203 DAC, VPI HW-17 Pro Record Cleaning Machine, Five Richard Gray RGPC 400 devices scattered around in the two systems, Arcici Suspense Rack System, Discovery Essence and Essential Cables, 14,000 ± LPs . Last edited by jprice; 01-08-2010 at 10:33 AM. |
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