Daedalus Audio Isolation devices

Daedalus Audio · « **Reply #60 on:** 16 Dec 2015, 05:26 am »

We are sending out a lot of the DiDs and have not finished the instruction cards for them, so here is card with the basics.

thanks!

Folsom · « **Reply #61 on:** 16 Dec 2015, 05:44 am »

Formatting is a bit off, Lou. Maybe it needs to be a PDF first or something?

ACHiPo · « **Reply #62 on:** 16 Dec 2015, 01:21 pm »

Quote from: Daedalus Audio on 16 Dec 2015, 06:05 am

Thanks! it's been a long day.......

A few typos, too. You may want to proof again after a good night's sleep

Daedalus Audio · « **Reply #63 on:** 17 Dec 2015, 05:07 pm »

Quote from: ACHiPo on 16 Dec 2015, 01:21 pm

A few typos, too. You may want to proof again after a good night's sleep

always helpful to mention the typos
thanks

audiotom · « **Reply #64 on:** 4 Jan 2016, 06:28 am »

Have mine under my mono blocks - natural tonality in spades
I have another set coming to experiment with sources and the pre amp

ACHiPo · « **Reply #65 on:** 4 Jan 2016, 02:03 pm »

I have a set under each AtmaSphere amp. I haven't had a chance to do much critical listening, but so far I like what I'm hearing. Because I need my amps a little higher, the DIDs are actually on top of some other ball-bearing isolation devices (Isopods) that I'll be reviewing at some point.

MegaHz · « **Reply #66 on:** 6 Jan 2016, 01:54 am »

Quote from: Daedalus Audio on 4 Dec 2015, 04:50 am

They are not for use with speakers. There are different forces at play and they really don't help under a speaker. That being said I have been working on a design that does work at least with my speakers. So far we are making good progress and should have some prototypes ready in a couple of months.

Lou, Can you give us some insights on your current thinking of what types of devices work for your speakers?

Daedalus Audio · « **Reply #67 on:** 6 Jan 2016, 05:39 am »

Quote from: MegaHz on 6 Jan 2016, 01:54 am

Lou, Can you give us some insights on your current thinking of what types of devices work for your speakers?

We are currently working on prototypes for speakers, so far so good

We should have a couple variations available in about two months.

thanks,
lou

ps I have had one person put the DiD's under their platform that their TT is on and they said it worked out great. I would love to get more feedback on that if others get a chance to try?

ACHiPo · « **Reply #68 on:** 6 Jan 2016, 05:48 am »

Quote from: Daedalus Audio on 6 Jan 2016, 05:39 am

ps I have had one person put the DiD's under their platform that their TT is on and they said it worked out great. I would love to get more feedback on that if others get a chance to try?

That's next on my list...

MegaHz · « **Reply #69 on:** 6 Jan 2016, 05:59 pm »

Quote from: Daedalus Audio on 6 Jan 2016, 05:39 am

We are currently working on prototypes for speakers, so far so good
We should have a couple variations available in about two months.

thanks,
lou

Good to hear, Lou. We'll stay tuned for the next progress report.

Daedalus Audio · « **Reply #70 on:** 7 Jan 2016, 05:29 am »

ok here is what will go to print for inclusion with the DiDs.

tonyptony · « **Reply #71 on:** 9 Jan 2016, 02:14 am »

Got mine today. They look great. Need to decide which piece of equipment goes first - my amp, preamp, or phono preamp?

audiotom · « **Reply #72 on:** 9 Jan 2016, 08:43 pm »

Try them all out
Are you using tubes? Generally they are the most sensitive
My guess would be the pre amp

What gear are you using?

kingdeezie · « **Reply #73 on:** 9 Jan 2016, 08:48 pm »

Anyone have dimensions on these?

I need some footers for my Lampizator DAC, which has some long native feet installed.

Daedalus Audio · « **Reply #74 on:** 9 Jan 2016, 09:20 pm »

Quote from: kingdeezie on 9 Jan 2016, 08:48 pm

Anyone have dimensions on these?

I need some footers for my Lampizator DAC, which has some long native feet installed.

they are 1 7/16" tall

is that tall enough?

kingdeezie · « **Reply #75 on:** 9 Jan 2016, 09:25 pm »

Quote from: Daedalus Audio on 9 Jan 2016, 09:20 pm

they are 1 7/16" tall

is that tall enough?

They just might be. I tried some Herbies Tall Tender Feet which are 1.18 inches, and they were just a bit short.

How many would you recommend for a component that its over 20 inches long? Or, is three sufficient for everything?

tonyptony · « **Reply #76 on:** 9 Jan 2016, 10:02 pm »

Quote from: audiotom on 9 Jan 2016, 08:43 pm

Try them all out
Are you using tubes? Generally they are the most sensitive
My guess would be the pre amp

What gear are you using?

The amp should go first, maybe. AVA 600R; it's a hybrid with 12AT7s in the front. Then I think the XP-15 phono pre since it's dealing with very small signals. I guess the XP-20 might be last by that logic, but wouldn't doing the preamp first - even if the amp has tubes in it - make more sense?

Daedalus Audio · « **Reply #77 on:** 9 Jan 2016, 10:28 pm »

Quote from: tonyptony on 9 Jan 2016, 10:02 pm

The amp should go first, maybe. AVA 600R; it's a hybrid with 12AT7s in the front. Then I think the XP-15 phono pre since it's dealing with very small signals. I guess the XP-20 might be last by that logic, but wouldn't doing the preamp first - even if the amp has tubes in it - make more sense?

It really varies for each system which component with DiDs makes the biggest difference. It seems that for some reason DAC's are first but I have heard it make a huge difference with some tube power amps.... I would through assumptions out the window and just try each piece.
thanks,
lou

Daedalus Audio · « **Reply #78 on:** 9 Jan 2016, 10:29 pm »

Quote from: kingdeezie on 9 Jan 2016, 09:25 pm

They just might be. I tried some Herbies Tall Tender Feet which are 1.18 inches, and they were just a bit short.

How many would you recommend for a component that its over 20 inches long? Or, is three sufficient for everything?

Three should be just fine, we have used three with much larger gear.
thanks,
lou

audiotom · « **Reply #79 on:** 10 Jan 2016, 02:16 am »

Lou has obviously had a vast amount of experience developing, testing and demoing these
Being so system, rack and room dependent definitely try them with each component

trial and error - live with each for a few days
Note the changes with each then send Lou your next check for another order

Don't sell a phono pre short
Particularly if you are mostly analog.
The signal in a phono stage are the most sensitive and have the highest gain