# Powerbase as isolation platform, other choices **URL:** \ **Category:** Accessories and Tweaks\ **Created:** [January 10, 2023, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843 "2023-01-10T20:36:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![scotte1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/scotte1/32/147_2.png) [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843/21 "2023-02-02T21:43:17Z")
I knew Jack Kennedy…you’re no Jack Kennedy. Paraphrasing (who?). 😜 ---
**Author:** ![RonP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ronp/32/213555_2.png) [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843/22 "2023-02-02T22:27:52Z")
Great one 😀 ---
**Author:** ![oceanrower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/cdc98d/32.png) [@oceanrower](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/oceanrower)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2023, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843/23 "2023-02-03T13:27:04Z")
I’ve got Isoacoustic ISO-pucks, Isoacoustic Orea’s, Finite Elemente Cerapuc, Entreqs anti vibration products, several different foam based solutions and approx 10 different home made solutions based upon layers of cork, foam, visco-plastic, hardened glas shelves, butcher blocks and even more… I can start by confirming that Oreas are better than Iso pucks. What no one mentions is Townshend. Townshend is way better than Isoacoustics. Its a better price/performance ratio even if it costs doubble or tripple of Isoacoustics products. A person that swaps Isoacoustic Gaia (same tech as Oreas) for Townshend realises that Townshends are game changers. Fact Most products do not prevent post ringing (as Townshend does) Sorbothane polymers usually do not absorb below 35 Hz. Earth movements (crust + traffic) are around 7-9 Hz. Townshend absorbs from 2,5 Hz and are super efficient from 3 Hz uppwards. Have a look at Townshends podiums and platforms. If you have not put your speakers on Townshends, there is a very high probability that you have not heard even close to what your present speakers are capable of. The effect under electronics is less than under speakers, though still class leading performance. ---
**Author:** ![oceanrower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/cdc98d/32.png) [@oceanrower](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/oceanrower)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2023, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843/24 "2023-02-03T13:27:40Z")
> **[Hi-Fi Vibration isolation platform for CD players, turntables, DACs,...](https://www.townshendaudio.com/hi-fi-home-cinema-equipment-vibration-isolation/hi-fi-home-cinema-equipment-vibration-isolation-platform/)** > > The Seismic Sink Platform, is for isolating individual components such as CD players, record players, DACs, preamplifiers, power amplifiers and computers ---
**Author:** ![tony22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@tony22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tony22)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2023, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843/25 "2023-02-03T13:36:54Z")
I’ve been tempted to try the newer Townshend speaker platforms, but I’ve read a couple of reports of the foot part failing after some time. Can’t recall the specifics, but it gives me pause. ---
**Author:** ![rfprice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e19b73/32.png) [@rfprice](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/rfprice)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843/26 "2023-02-03T19:47:55Z")
Looks interesting. What are the other supposedly best products? Stillpoints Ultra? Nordost Sort Fut? ---
**Author:** ![oceanrower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/cdc98d/32.png) [@oceanrower](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/oceanrower)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843/27 "2023-02-05T20:01:04Z")
I have only had success with my Townsend gear and I have only got ravings from others. The speaker platforms are so good that even if they only lasted a few years they are worth it. I think you can trust they will last as long as the speakers, maybe longer. ---
**Author:** ![rfprice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e19b73/32.png) [@rfprice](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/rfprice)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843/28 "2023-02-05T23:49:42Z")
I’ll definitely have to check it out then. And I learned about another platform today called Minus K, similarly priced. These are all new to me. > **[Vibration Isolation Isolators, Tables, Platforms, Products & Systems |...](https://www.minusk.com/content/products-vibration-isolation-isolators-tables-systems.html)** > > Vibration Isolation Products: Negative-Stiffness Low Frequency Vibration Isolation products. Completely passive that outperforms air tables and active systems. ---
**Author:** ![oceanrower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/cdc98d/32.png) [@oceanrower](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/oceanrower)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2023, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843/29 "2023-02-06T09:39:39Z")
Interesting. I will have a more thorough look at Minus K Vibration later. Their 0,5 Hz performance sounds promising to say at least. Regarding Townshend… I had a dialouge with a person that changed their size of Townshend Speaker Podiums and both of us were of the same opinion… that Townshends are so good that the strategy of choosing speakers have to change. First get Townshends, then find the speakers. Usually people tend to find speakers and then tweak their feets. The other person have got Tambaqui, Magico M5, more time alliend room threatment than most etc… so he is a serious Audiophile. So… in my mind… Townshends are a real game changer that most people have yet to discover. Unless you have got downward firing compound bass-drivers you should be home safe with that the Townshends works well with the speakers. ---
**Author:** ![rfprice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e19b73/32.png) [@rfprice](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/rfprice)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843/30 "2023-02-06T20:43:16Z")
Has anyone tried Symposium platforms? Under electronics, not speakers. ---
**Author:** ![stevensegal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@stevensegal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/stevensegal)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843/31 "2023-02-06T21:15:30Z")
Townshend products are very good, but ugly and expensive. I have used them, sold my Podium and till use bars under my subwoofer. I had to change the springs in the bars as the REL is heavy and the bars were a lower spec. I have bought some acrylic and springs to make a turntable base, total cost £120, the equivalent platform is £600, but the real problem is that the black is ugly and acrylic is less obtrusive. ---
**Author:** ![Bob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea666f/32.png) [@Bob](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Bob)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843/32 "2023-02-21T15:52:47Z")
I use a Symposium under my tt. hard to infer from one experience but it is non-bouncy and despite having wood floors I have never experienced any feedback or other issues thry my cartridge with it. I would think that for lowish-amplitude vibrations they’d work well for electronics. I do not know about their frequency limits but the guy who owns the company is very responsive. [Previous page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/powerbase-as-isolation-platform-other-choices/31843.md?page=1)