Node SS-1 Core Module - Hi-Fi Equipment Isolation
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OTHER CABLES:
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NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:
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Node SS-1 Core Module - Hi-Fi Equipment Isolation
The SS-1 Module is a high-end isolation foot designed to enhance the audio experience by reducing unwanted noise, managing local magnetic fields, and controlling mechanical vibrations. It is suitable for placement under hi-fi components and speakers, engineered to create a cleaner environment for audio equipment, thereby optimising and improving its performance. The SS-1 offers different integration options with various setups, including carpet spikes and threaded inserts, making it compatible with multiple components. Effective under both moving parts (like turntables and CD players) and solid-state electronics (such as preamps and power distribution), making it a versatile enhancement for most audio setups.
What Node say about SS-1 Core Module
Support System 1, or ‘SS-1’ continue the British brand NODE Audio’s appetite for product innovation, and are the culmination of extensive research to develop themost effective upgrade to your existing system, enhancing timing, clarity and musicality. More than just isolation, each SS-1 ‘puck’ contains a combination of Stainless Steel,ceramics and polymers, working in unison to limit, control and capture micro-vibrations and stray magnetic fields from electronic equipment like transformers, power conditioners, connection blocks, power supplies, streamers, DACs, and amplifiers.
Material Composition
- Glass Nylon (3D Printed): Dampens high frequencies and reduces static, aided by carbon black in the material to absorb some static—this detail is generally kept proprietary
- Ceramic Stack: Uniquely arranged to isolate vibrations effectively and control sound quality
- Steel Top Plate: Contains a precise amount of ferrous material to manage magnetic fields, shielding sensitive components from interference without being fully magnetic itself
Threading System
Offers integration options with various setups, including carpet spikes and threaded inserts, making it compatible with multiple components.
Wide Applicability
Effective under both moving parts (like turntables and CD players) and solid-state electronics (such as preamps and power distribution blocks), making it a versatile enhancement for most audio setups.
Specifications
- All Node products sold Indivdually
About Node Audio
Node Audio was founded in 2018. The manufacturer is the vision of two industrial designers Ashley May and David Evans who believed there was a better way to reproduce sound than a traditional box-like loudspeaker. Based in Cambridge, the spiritual home of British HiFi, Node is a hub for audio research and innovation, challenging the current state-of-the-art in the pursuit of absolute musical purity. Nodes products are the distillation of these innovations as stunning acoustic sculptures, which convey distinctly human feel. They are an investment in emotional enjoyment for many years to come. Node’s approach to product innovation isn’t shackled by traditional acoustic designs and manufacturing techniques. Node pursue elegant audio designs and principals where sound and form coalesce to create beautiful, timeless sonic products.
About Node Audio
Cambridge-area maker of modular isolation supports, machined from stainless steel with a ceramic core.
Node Audio is based near Cambridge, England, in a shared advanced manufacturing facility. FutureShop lists its SS-1 isolation system, a modular support that works as a footer under a component. With adaptors, the same parts can be used as a cable riser or a speaker support, so one system covers several jobs.
Read more about NodeShow less
The SS-1 is a modular support
The SS-1 Core Module is the basic unit. Adaptors let you use it with a spider rack, under a loudspeaker with spikes, or as a riser for speaker and power cables. You choose the pieces you need, so you can start with one component.
Materials are machined steel, nylon and ceramic
The SS-1 combines machined stainless steel, laser-sintered glass nylon and a ceramic core, with a steel gimbal on top. It uses no elastomer damping. Node says the design isolates equipment from its support, drains vibration and focuses stray magnetic fields.
Node also makes loudspeakers
Node's own loudspeakers, such as the Hylixa, have cabinets made of laser-sintered glass nylon, built in-house. The loudspeakers are separate from the SS-1 isolation range that FutureShop lists, but the same materials knowledge sits behind both products.
Why we stock Node Audio
Isolation is the most system-dependent thing we sell. What transforms one setup does nothing in another, which is why we carry more than one approach to it. Node sit at the high end with their own engineering, and they are the alternative we reach for when a customer has tried something else and heard nothing.
- Glass Nylon (3D Printed): Dampens high frequencies and reduces static, aided by carbon black in the material to absorb some static—this detail is generally kept proprietary.
- Ceramic Stack: Uniquely arranged to isolate vibrations effectively and control sound quality.
- Steel Top Plate: Contains a precise amount of ferrous material to manage magnetic fields, shielding sensitive components from interference without being fully magnetic itself
- Glass Nylon (3D Printed): Dampens high frequencies and reduces static, aided by carbon black in the material to absorb some static—this detail is generally kept proprietary.
- Ceramic Stack: Uniquely arranged to isolate vibrations effectively and control sound quality.
- Steel Top Plate: Contains a precise amount of ferrous material to manage magnetic fields, shielding sensitive components from interference without being fully magnetic itself
We use Royal Mail 1st Class services for our Standard Delivery.
Orders received before 4.30 pm Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. This does not apply to custom-length cables and speaker cables as these require a longer timescale to terminate. This also excludes all cables selected for the burn-in service. Please note, we do not process orders on national holidays in the UK. Over 98% of our orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays. In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Future Shop. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD Local or DHL for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order subject to stock availability. For international orders, we use FedEx or DHL services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths may be subject to longer deliver time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at Future Shop
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
UK Postal & Delivery Charges - FIRST CLASS
Free UK delivery on all orders over £99*
| Weight | Price (FIRST CLASS UK POSTAGE) |
| 0g - 1000g | £3.95 |
| 1000g - 1400g | £4.95 |
| 1400g - 1800g | £5.95 |
| 1800g - 2000g | £6.95 |
| 2000g - 3000g | £8.95 |
* Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL.
Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are not subject to 20% VAT after December 31st 2020 and therefore the 20% VAT on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.
The customer will be liable for the VAT at the local VAT rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee if applicable. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days
- Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7-10 working days
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the UK are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.
If applicable, the customer will be liable for the taxes at the local tax rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days
- Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability
- Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets at our discretion
We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Node SS-1 Core Module - Hi-Fi Equipment Isolation
The SS-1 Module is a high-end isolation foot designed to enhance the audio experience by reducing unwanted noise, managing local magnetic fields, and controlling mechanical vibrations. It is suitable for placement under hi-fi components and speakers, engineered to create a cleaner environment for audio equipment, thereby optimising and improving its performance. The SS-1 offers different integration options with various setups, including carpet spikes and threaded inserts, making it compatible with multiple components. Effective under both moving parts (like turntables and CD players) and solid-state electronics (such as preamps and power distribution), making it a versatile enhancement for most audio setups.
What Node say about SS-1 Core Module
Support System 1, or ‘SS-1’ continue the British brand NODE Audio’s appetite for product innovation, and are the culmination of extensive research to develop themost effective upgrade to your existing system, enhancing timing, clarity and musicality. More than just isolation, each SS-1 ‘puck’ contains a combination of Stainless Steel,ceramics and polymers, working in unison to limit, control and capture micro-vibrations and stray magnetic fields from electronic equipment like transformers, power conditioners, connection blocks, power supplies, streamers, DACs, and amplifiers.
Material Composition
- Glass Nylon (3D Printed): Dampens high frequencies and reduces static, aided by carbon black in the material to absorb some static—this detail is generally kept proprietary
- Ceramic Stack: Uniquely arranged to isolate vibrations effectively and control sound quality
- Steel Top Plate: Contains a precise amount of ferrous material to manage magnetic fields, shielding sensitive components from interference without being fully magnetic itself
Threading System
Offers integration options with various setups, including carpet spikes and threaded inserts, making it compatible with multiple components.
Wide Applicability
Effective under both moving parts (like turntables and CD players) and solid-state electronics (such as preamps and power distribution blocks), making it a versatile enhancement for most audio setups.
Specifications
- All Node products sold Indivdually
About Node Audio
Node Audio was founded in 2018. The manufacturer is the vision of two industrial designers Ashley May and David Evans who believed there was a better way to reproduce sound than a traditional box-like loudspeaker. Based in Cambridge, the spiritual home of British HiFi, Node is a hub for audio research and innovation, challenging the current state-of-the-art in the pursuit of absolute musical purity. Nodes products are the distillation of these innovations as stunning acoustic sculptures, which convey distinctly human feel. They are an investment in emotional enjoyment for many years to come. Node’s approach to product innovation isn’t shackled by traditional acoustic designs and manufacturing techniques. Node pursue elegant audio designs and principals where sound and form coalesce to create beautiful, timeless sonic products.
About Node Audio
Cambridge-area maker of modular isolation supports, machined from stainless steel with a ceramic core.
Node Audio is based near Cambridge, England, in a shared advanced manufacturing facility. FutureShop lists its SS-1 isolation system, a modular support that works as a footer under a component. With adaptors, the same parts can be used as a cable riser or a speaker support, so one system covers several jobs.
Read more about NodeShow less
The SS-1 is a modular support
The SS-1 Core Module is the basic unit. Adaptors let you use it with a spider rack, under a loudspeaker with spikes, or as a riser for speaker and power cables. You choose the pieces you need, so you can start with one component.
Materials are machined steel, nylon and ceramic
The SS-1 combines machined stainless steel, laser-sintered glass nylon and a ceramic core, with a steel gimbal on top. It uses no elastomer damping. Node says the design isolates equipment from its support, drains vibration and focuses stray magnetic fields.
Node also makes loudspeakers
Node's own loudspeakers, such as the Hylixa, have cabinets made of laser-sintered glass nylon, built in-house. The loudspeakers are separate from the SS-1 isolation range that FutureShop lists, but the same materials knowledge sits behind both products.
Why we stock Node Audio
Isolation is the most system-dependent thing we sell. What transforms one setup does nothing in another, which is why we carry more than one approach to it. Node sit at the high end with their own engineering, and they are the alternative we reach for when a customer has tried something else and heard nothing.
- Glass Nylon (3D Printed): Dampens high frequencies and reduces static, aided by carbon black in the material to absorb some static—this detail is generally kept proprietary.
- Ceramic Stack: Uniquely arranged to isolate vibrations effectively and control sound quality.
- Steel Top Plate: Contains a precise amount of ferrous material to manage magnetic fields, shielding sensitive components from interference without being fully magnetic itself
- Glass Nylon (3D Printed): Dampens high frequencies and reduces static, aided by carbon black in the material to absorb some static—this detail is generally kept proprietary.
- Ceramic Stack: Uniquely arranged to isolate vibrations effectively and control sound quality.
- Steel Top Plate: Contains a precise amount of ferrous material to manage magnetic fields, shielding sensitive components from interference without being fully magnetic itself
We use Royal Mail 1st Class services for our Standard Delivery.
Orders received before 4.30 pm Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. This does not apply to custom-length cables and speaker cables as these require a longer timescale to terminate. This also excludes all cables selected for the burn-in service. Please note, we do not process orders on national holidays in the UK. Over 98% of our orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays. In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Future Shop. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD Local or DHL for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order subject to stock availability. For international orders, we use FedEx or DHL services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths may be subject to longer deliver time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at Future Shop
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
UK Postal & Delivery Charges - FIRST CLASS
Free UK delivery on all orders over £99*
| Weight | Price (FIRST CLASS UK POSTAGE) |
| 0g - 1000g | £3.95 |
| 1000g - 1400g | £4.95 |
| 1400g - 1800g | £5.95 |
| 1800g - 2000g | £6.95 |
| 2000g - 3000g | £8.95 |
* Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL.
Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are not subject to 20% VAT after December 31st 2020 and therefore the 20% VAT on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.
The customer will be liable for the VAT at the local VAT rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee if applicable. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days
- Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7-10 working days
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the UK are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.
If applicable, the customer will be liable for the taxes at the local tax rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days
- Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability
- Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets at our discretion
We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.
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Well, I'm glad I bought the SS-1 feet and they aren't going back. In fact, I'm buying more. They represent far more than a tweak. More like a revelation.
They manage the neat trick of adding both definition and body to every note of music coming through your system. Normally, in Hi-Fi, there is a trade-off between gaining either definition / air / presence / clarity / speed or gaining richness / warmth / humanity / decay / extension. Not with the Node SS-1 feet. From a more punchy yet pungent bass to a gloriously palpable and human mid-range to a cleaner yet effortlessly extended treble, my system gained energy, presence and expression right across the frequency range and regardless of where I placed them underneath my gear.
I did find preferences in placement. I was told to expect the greatest benefits under source components, and I found great benefits using the Nodes under my streaming and CD transports. Yet better still were the improvements using them under my DAC and Pre-Amp, both of which are tube-based. A ridiculous degree of extra humanity and emotion came from using them there; genuine goose-bump moments. I also tried them under my Isotek Titan and got improvements in expression almost as great. Putting two under my six-way distribution block turned out to be an especially good and more cost-effective way of improving the sound. I was initially and relatively disappointed in trying them under my bookshelf speakers. They were better than my existing Entreq Magmas there but the improvement was small and not worth the large extra outlay. Or so I thought at the time...
After a week with the Nodes, I decided to buy two more to leave under my distribution block, so I could leave a set of three under my DAC and Pre, which seemed the optimum locations. When I ordered two more from Steve, I mentioned how they had done comparatively little under my speakers. Steve pointed out that separate spikes exist from Node to better couple the SS-1s to speakers. So when the two extra SS-1s arrived earlier today, I put them under my distribution block then took the two sets out from under my DAC and Pre then experimented by putting them back under my speakers, only this time with high-precision ball-bearings (from another DIY Hi-Fi project ) sitting in the screw hole in the top plate of each feet to provide a minimum contact point with the undersides of the speakers. The effect was dramatic. All of the wonderful effects I've mentioned above were audible again but now coming from being used under my speakers. There also seemed an added degree of raw detail and timbral variation. I tried the SS-1 + ball-bearing trick back under my DAC and Pre and got the same results. My system was singing.
I thought my system sounded amazing with the Entreq Magma feet but putting the Magmas back in place of the Node SS-1 made everything sound dull and flat. And it's not like all that extra energy and emphasis which comes from using these Nodes makes the sound fatiguing. More like thrilling.
If you are running out of ways to improve your core system or want to really see what your present system can do, I can't recommend the Node SS-1s enough. Just be ready to feel you have to spend big to put them everywhere because that's what I'm now facing up to doing. Every extra set just makes the system sound better and better, with no apparent sense of diminishing returns. Another way in which the SS-1s seem to defy established audio conventions.
Guess the Tellurium cable upgrade will just have to wait.
As you have noted, the effects are accumulative and release the music from the system.
If we can offer a couple of points that may help bring even more from the system. The design requires the close coupling of the top SS-1 plate with the surface of the component that sits on it. If you place the ball bearings on the top, you are reducing the potential for the management of stray fields in the equipment. May we suggest that if the sound is better using the steel ball, then perhaps the original position (sans steel ball) was not quite optimal and further trials may bring about increasing sonic gain.
We would strongly recommend trying a set of the speaker spike inserts to couple the speakers fully with the SS-1 base component. Only then will the full potential be realised. It is also possible to replace your spikes with threaded studs and directly couple the units to the SS-1
During the development period, we were taken by surprise at the massive improvement brought about by the use of the power cable lifters and speaker cable risers. Obviously, an improvement was expected based on our design decisions. Once again, the SS-1 system is more than a decoupling device like so many alternatives. Attention to detail and experimentation pays dividends.
If we can offer any further assistance, feel free to reach out.
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