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RE: I tried it but couldn't hear any difference!

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Tostadas

In Reply to: RE: I tried it but couldn't hear any difference! posted by WBWB on June 02, 2007 at 07:14:32

HI WBWB,

I'm glad at least you tied the tweak. Yes I have Herbie's Tenderfooters on the CD player itself. For myself I do hear a difference, even though dynamics are improved, vocal on old CD that I Know are shrill sound less aggressive and music more tuneful.

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Have fun with the tweak! - WBWB 18:16:43 06/02/07 (2)
Well, I guess it worked in your case but not in mine. It was nevertheless a good expereince opening up the 840c. I used only 3 rubber bands. One tied to the transport-structure and the other 2 to the edge of the chassis where there were pre-drilled holes.

By the way, Any comments on the Herbie's? I am thinking of getting the 1" tenderfoot and Blackhole?

Cheers
- RE: Have fun with the tweak! - Tostadas 20:31:53 06/02/07 (1)
  WBWB, the improvements were so obvious to me,I was sure other would hear the difference. If anyone else does not hear an improvement, I'm going to have to question my own judgement. Is my ear/brain playing tricks on me? Am I hearing improvements because I subconscious want to? I'm having an audio buddy, who knows my system well, come over at the end of the month to answer these questions.
  
  Yes the Tenderfoots works as advertise but it has been a long time since I adhered them to the bottom of my CD player to remember specifically what changes they made. As for the Blackhole CD Mat, I too hope to order one soon.
  - RE: Have fun with the tweak! - Tostadas 00:39:31 06/03/07 (0)
    Hey WBWB,
    
    You might have a valid point in saying the improvements I heard was from the combination of the Tenderfoots and rubber bands to float the servo board. Because I seriously doubt your Grand Prix Audio Apex Footers can do much of anything to squash chassis microphonic. I have no doubt they isolate the CD player from the shelf it sits on but nothing works better than Tenderfoots in absorbing microphonics, it's a major step up in preformance, which allows me to hear what floating the servo board can do. I may be wrong but I believe your Grand Prix Footers are masking any further improvements to your CD player. When you get your Tenderfoots, which you should hear a major improvement, please try again to float the servo board. It should not matter where you tie the rubber bands as long as the board is free to bounce.
    
    Best Wishes

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