Some hi-fi enthusiasts experimented already 30 years ago with rubber feet, tennis balls and many more isolating devices. It became evident that spikes - or even better cones - resting on a hard surface are one of the best devices in isolating vibration.
Slim version, adjustable in height, with support disks and drive-in nuts, black chromium-plated (SC).
black chromium-plated (SC), Order No. mo-127300, set of 4 spikes EUR 14,40
Slim version, adjustable in height, with support disks and drive-in nuts, gold-plated (GO).
old-plated, Order No. mo-127290, set of 4 spikes EUR 15,40
gold, Order No. I-7576, EUR 3,75
chrome, Order No. I-7577, EUR 3,75
dark, Order No. I-7578, EUR 3,75
Reasonably prised black, height adjustable spike, consisting of spike with thread (M8) and drive-in sleeve. Total length 41 mm, thereof 16 x 12,5 mm for the sleeve.
Order No. str-sp12, price per unit EUR 0,90
Reasonably prised black, height adjustable spike, consisting of spike with thread (M8), locking nut and drive-in sleeve. Total length 43 mm, thereof 15 x 10 mm for the sleeve. Order No. I-7560, price for 8 pcs. EUR 7,50
matching black locating disk, 13 mm diameter, 3 mm height, Order No. I-7570, price for 8 pcs. EUR 3,19
Height adjustable, gold plated brass spike SP 30 with locating disk. 32 mm diameter, total height including locating disk from 41 mm. The height is adjustable by twisting the cone.
Order No. I-7563, price per set EUR 6,49
Audaphon spikes are made of glass and teflon.
The spike is 25 mm in diameter, total height is 28 mm. There is a thread (M8). The spike is delivered with headless screw.
order No. str-sptef, price per unit EUR 25,00
The maximum weight per spike is - according to the manufacturer - 400 kg; already at a total weight of 12 kg the pressure amounts to 6 000 kg per cm2 is.
Order No. I-7582, price per set of 4 pcs EUR 45,50
matching drive-in screw M8 Order No. I-7571, price for 8 pcs. EUR 3,69
Order No. I-7588, price per set of 4 pcsEUR 47,50
Order No. I-7586, price per set of 3 pcs EUR 30,05
The silencer pictured left contains Kevlar fibre and isolates the vibration of: - loudspeakers - hi-fi components like main amps - complete rack-mounted systems - pianos and grand pianos (please enquire)
Reviews have been published in stereoplay 10/99 (verdict: outstanding), as well as in Audio 2/98.
The silencer comes in a box of 4.
They impress by isolating vibration with outstanding results and are easy to install (either with screws, adhesive or by simply placing them beneath a component). They don't produce any scratches like e.g. the classical spike.
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