DIY roller blocks??

[Jack]

Nick

Here you go but you can also buy them direct from Crutchfield, Audio Advisor, and most the pro audio places like Sweetwater and Musicians Friend.

https://www.amazon.com/IsoAcoustics-ISO-PUCK-mini-Vibration-Isolators/dp/B07V25PWQL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R9KUHAKDD9EA&dchild=1&keywords=isoacoustics+mini+pucks&qid=1617247691&sprefix=Iso+acoustics+mi%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1

I think I've got dozens of the cork ones laying around.  If you want I can send you some when I get back to Florida the middle of April.

[Nick B]

Nick

Here you go but you can also buy them direct from Crutchfield, Audio Advisor, and most the pro audio places like Sweetwater and Musicians Friend.

https://www.amazon.com/IsoAcoustics-ISO-PUCK-mini-Vibration-Isolators/dp/B07V25PWQL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R9KUHAKDD9EA&dchild=1&keywords=isoacoustics+mini+pucks&qid=1617247691&sprefix=Iso+acoustics+mi%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1

I think I've got dozens of the cork ones laying around.  If you want I can send you some when I get back to Florida the middle of April.

Thanks, Jack. Much appreciated. Imo, that's a very reasonable price for the product of a respected company. I have an account with AA. I may take you up on the cork offer.

[Nick B]

Well, everything is warmed up and these stinky, el cheapo EVA vibration pads are a very, very pleasant surprise (cost me $11.89 or so) Basically, three things jump out at me:

1) improved clarity
2) improved timbre
3) less harshness!!

The changes aren't subtle...at least in my system. The beauty of such an inexpensive tweak is how it allows the equipment to shine. I will be getting either the Herbies or the Iso puck Minis for the speakers.

After trying something as simple as this, it saddens me there is sometimes such negativity that cables, power cords, anti-vibration devices etc can possibly make a difference. Just because some of these guys can't hear it or their system isn't yet capable of producing it....

[Nick B]

Nick

Your safest bets under the Carrera's would be the Mini Pucks or cheaper and just as good the Herbies Fat Dots.  I just compared both under a pair of Harbeth C7's and didn't hear a real difference and in terms of height for my chair the Herbie's were better.

Jack,

I'm going to order the Herbies, but specifically which fat dot for the Fritzies? And 5 on each side? It's late and I'm a bit tired. Thanks for your help.

[Jack]

Nick

I've used the small fat dot and the square fat dot with monitors and didn't hear a difference so either one will work.  Four per speaker should be enough.

[Nick B]

Nick

I've used the small fat dot and the square fat dot with monitors and didn't hear a difference so either one will work.  Four per speaker should be enough.

Jack,

Ok, will order. My question wasn't really toward how it sounds, rather what size is better for the Fritzies and the typically small platform on my B & W stands.

I also see there's an option for no adhesive, adhesive on one side or adhesive on both sides. Your suggestion on that pls. There are no kids in the house and my cat has never tried to jump on the speakers...

Thx, Nick

[Jack]

Nick

The Small Fat Dots will do find and I don't bother with the adhesive.

[Barry (NJ)]

Searching around Amazon I found these, talk about "Audiophile Markup" 
https://www.amazon.com/Turntable-Equipment-Tuneful-Cables-Audiophile/dp/B076DGD3X2/

And there really are many alternatives...
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Silicone+Feet+Isolation+for+Audio&i=electronics&ref=nb_sb_noss

[toobluvr]

They really are quite stinky.   I bought a whole box and the smell was fairly strong when in the room.  It probably could have been reduced by storing the unused ones in garage....but I didn't.

Smell did linger for quite awhile, but I did nothing to reduce it before using them -- no airing out, no fan blowing on them.  But have faith, it does disappear.   Just can't remember how long it took as I bought mine years ago.  Can still smell it if you sniff them, but odor doesn't hang in the room.

[Nick B]

Nick

The Small Fat Dots will do find and I don't bother with the adhesive.

Thanks, Jack

[Nick B]

Searching around Amazon I found these, talk about "Audiophile Markup" 
https://www.amazon.com/Turntable-Equipment-Tuneful-Cables-Audiophile/dp/B076DGD3X2/

And there really are many alternatives...
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Silicone+Feet+Isolation+for+Audio&i=electronics&ref=nb_sb_noss

Thanks, Barry,
Umm... I thought if it's more expensive, it has to be better 
Nick

[Nick B]

They really are quite stinky.   I bought a whole box and the smell was fairly strong when in the room.  It probably could have been reduced by storing the unused ones in garage....but I didn't.

Smell did linger for quite awhile, but I did nothing to reduce it before using them -- no airing out, no fan blowing on them.  But have faith, it does disappear.   Just can't remember how long it took as I bought mine years ago.  Can still smell it if you sniff them, but odor doesn't hang in the room.

I just took another whiff, and the outside batch hasn't improved much. I really can't tell if it's the hard rubber or the blue middle that is the odorous part. When my buddy brought over the cork ones a few years ago, I didn't notice any smell problem at all.

[Nick B]

Just ordered Herbies Small Fat Dots. Very reasonable $37

[toobluvr]

Maybe scrub them with a stiff brush in hot super soapy water?

Experiment on a couple.   Worth a shot.   

[Jack]

They really are quite stinky.   I bought a whole box and the smell was fairly strong when in the room.  It probably could have been reduced by storing the unused ones in garage....but I didn't.

Smell did linger for quite awhile, but I did nothing to reduce it before using them -- no airing out, no fan blowing on them.  But have faith, it does disappear.   Just can't remember how long it took as I bought mine years ago.  Can still smell it if you sniff them, but odor doesn't hang in the room.

I just took another whiff, and the outside batch hasn't improved much. I really can't tell if it's the hard rubber or the blue middle that is the odorous part. When my buddy brought over the cork ones a few years ago, I didn't notice any smell problem at all.

It's the blue part the cork and rubber parts don't smell.