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Old 02-17-2020, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by nicoff View Post
You ought to try these and see how they compare. Certainly much cheaper.


DiversiTech MP2-E E.V.A. Anti-Vibration Pad, 2" x 2" x 7/8" , Pack of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KAFG8EG..._bETsEb3Z6Y8FC
I did. I bought 3 sets of 4, and a did a data analysis on them, and they don't work as nearly well. The closed-cell foam center is actually acts like an undamped spring, and causes more vibration to be imparted to the DAC, and the "ringing" from these actually lasts longer with than with other anti-vibration pad footers. In fact, the classic cork & rubber anti-vibrations pads are better than the Diversitch closed-cell foam & rubber. And, the Herbie's Tenderfoot footer is considerably better than the Diversitech pad or the cork & rubber anti-vibration pads.

But, none of 'em can hold a candle to the EVPs, though.
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