Symposium Rollerblock Jr

[Omerta]

Originally Posted by jdandy

I really didn't know what I would hear, if anything, with the Rollerblock Jr.'s. Although the improvement is very subtle, I found it worthwhile.

Are you going to try the Tungsten Carbide bearings?.... it never ends

[Omerta]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

I would replace the processor's feet with Ultra Pad's.

Ivan, you think it would be best to remove the feet and put them in there place?

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by Omerta

Ivan, you think it would be best to remove the feet and put them in there place?

Yes, that is the way I would do it.

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by Omerta

Are you going to try the Tungsten Carbide bearings?.... it never ends

Lou.......I think I'll stick with the balls I have now.

[Liquid HiFi]

Ceramic and other bearings can be had here:
McMaster-Carr

[hkval]

My 3 sets (3 per set) of Symposium RollerBack JR's arrived Thursday and today I placed them under the MCD & MDA & MEN220 in a triangle formation. I removed the front feet and placed the RB's in the same area and then put the third set 1/2 way between the rear feet. The RB's are approximately 1/4" taller than the original feet so I did not need to remove them.
It is so weird to touch the equipment and have them float as if they were an inflated tube on water. It is actually kind of cool. Are they worth $50 per foot? In my system, absolutely.
Dan describes the difference as subtle and I totally agree but it is subtle throughout the entire sound spectrum so the overall impression, for me, is very satisfying. Everything sounds so very right with a noticable improvement in definition with each instrument precisely placed on the soundstage and increased air between them. I was just listening to Laura Fyggi and she is very much alive in my room.
In high end systems, as so many of us have here on AA, making the correct "Tweak" choice is even more important because it can help bring out the real potential in our electronics and speakers. I did not expect this much satisfaction from a tweak but these babies are impressive.

[jdandy]

Howard.......Good to know the Rollerblock Jr.'s blended perfectly into you sound system, and delivered enhanced details. I was positive they would. The improved definition is certainly worth the investment.

I received my second set of Rollerblock Jr.'s yesterday. I installed them under my MS750 music server in the same configuration as you, and the same as under my MCD500. I didn't have much time with the MS750 yesterday, but today that is all that has been playing. To be honest, I forgot I put the RBJ's under the music server. This morning I started my day as I like to do, listening to Liz Story. By the second song on her Speechless CD I found myself thinking, wow the MS750 is sounding really good this morning. I had moved into the living room with my coffee, sat in my sweet spot, and was thoroughly involved in her piano playing when I glanced over at the MS750. That's when I saw the Rollerblock Jr.'s under the front. It was like an epiphany. Of course the music server is sounding better, the Rollerblock Jr's are under it. The exact same differences I hear with the MCD500 I am experiencing with the MS750. What had captured my attention this morning was how clear and rich in tone Liz Story's piano notes and chords were sounding. There was enough of a difference to capture my attention even before it dawned on me that the Rollerblock Jr.'s were in place. That is probably the best test of all, to have the system sound better, but you can't quite put your finger on why. Then, all of a sudden the new tweak installed yesterday comes to light, and sure enough that's what brought about the improvement.

The Rollerblock Jr.'s are an impressive product. The addition of them under my MCD500 and MS750 have raised the performance level of my sound system, and added to my enjoyment while listening to music.
Color me happy.

[Omerta]

Dan.... you guys are killing me. I have a set of rollerblock JR's coming for audition under my DAC with the upgraded BALLs and now reading all of this I am going to have to try 4 rollerblock HDSE under the EVO 707 or 3 rollerblock series 2+ but on the latter of the two I am a little sketchy about that kind of investment only being supported by 3 bearings.

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by Omerta

Dan.... you guys are killing me. I have a set of rollerblock JR's coming for audition under my DAC with the upgraded BALLs and now reading all of this I am going to have to try 4 rollerblock HDSE under the EVO 707 or 3 rollerblock series 2+ but on the latter of the two I am a little sketchy about that kind of investment only being supported by 3 bearings.

Lou.......Select the set of four Rollerblock Jr.'s for the EVO 707 It will be well supported.

I have had the MS750 music server playing all day, and there is no doubt about it, the Symposium Rollerblock Jr.'s have raised the performance bar. I am impressed. I may have to isolate a few more components just to see what happens.

[klipschfan]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Lou.......Select the set of four Rollerblock Jr.'s for the EVO 707 It will be well supported.

I have had the MS750 music server playing all day, and there is no doubt about it, the Symposium Rollerblock Jr.'s have raised the performance bar. I am impressed. I may have to isolate a few more components just to see what happens.

Ultra Padz are well worth a demo if you have enough available height. If not try Fat Padz...