Seismic Pods & Platform - Townshendisolation

Seismic Platform & PODS

Seismic Platforms & PODS

Seismic Platform
£630.00 – £730.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Seismic Pods
£119.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

Here’s how

Townshend Seismic products have been designed to decouple audio components from external mechanical vibrations above 3Hz; a frequency is chosen to be well below the audio band but high enough to filter out virtually all unwanted vibrations such as footsteps, doors closing, lifts operating and global seismic effects. These products use a damped mass-spring system which is easy to adjust to suit the weights of a wide range of audio components.

Especially designed to isolate individual components such as CD players, turntables, DACs, preamplifiers, power amplifiers, computers and streamers from deleterious vibration.

The Seismic Pods can be used under any equipment

Seismic Pods

Positioned under any piece of equipment, Seismic Isolation Pods will dramatically improve the sound by breaking the acoustic connection between the audio system and structural vibrations in the room.

The Seismic Isolation Pod is a Seismic Load Cell™ with a circular foot attached to the lower end cap for stability. The length may be adjusted by turning the top end cap, which allows easy levelling of audio equipment placed on a set of four Pods. There is a soft felt protective piece on the top and bottom faces of the end caps to allow for easy positioning and to prevent scratching.

Splendid Isolation

Introducing Townshend Audio’s extraordinary passive autotransformer preamplifier, the Allegri Reference. With its distinctive ‘Big Foot’ appearance, this remarkable device incorporates built-in isolation, ensuring a truly immersive soundstage.

Each instrument finds its rightful place in the sonic panorama, creating a mesmerizing three-dimensional experience that engulfs you in a symphony of pure audio bliss.
The importance of comprehensive isolation in every facet of Hi-Fi separates, including preamplifiers, becomes undeniable when the isolation is momentarily interrupted. As the soundstage narrows, the impact on the overall listening experience becomes apparent, emphasizing the criticality of maintaining uninterrupted isolation throughout the audio chain.
The Allegri Reference stands as a testament to the necessity of embracing comprehensive isolation. creating an unparalleled audio journey, free from the constraints of interference and external disturbances. unveiling the true potential of your Hi-Fi system.
Embrace the power of isolation and experience a transformative audio revelation. . Elevate your Hi-Fi separates to new heights, and allow the Allegri Reference to unlock the full potential of your audio system.

Balanced

Uneven loaded components can be supplemented with extra pods providing perfectly balanced isolation.

Balanced

The Seismic Isolation Platform includes a durable slim steel top plate that integrates unobtrusively under any hi-fi component.

The acoustically dead constrained-layer damped plate combined with a Seismic Load Cell™ attached to each corner is the ultimate combination to absorb and isolate unwanted vibration, including structural, air-borne and that generated by the hi-fi equipment.

The Seismic Isolation Platform is available in three standard sizes:

Size 1 43x30cm (17×12″)
Size 2 48x35cm (19×14″)
Size 3 52x40cm (20.5×16″)

Platform working height is approximately 40mm (1.5″)

The Platform can be levelled by turning the adjustable Seismic Load Cell™.

It is important to specify the weight of your equipment when ordering. Bespoke platforms are available for any size or weight of audio equipment.

Seismic Platforms are available with seven different weight range capacities, varying progressively from less than 1 kg up to 200kg.

The maximum load when using four ( 4) type “F” Load Cells is 200kg (440lb). For loads greater than this, simply add more Load Cells. Virtually any weight of equipment can be isolated.

Each Load Cell is screw adjustable in height to allow for out of balance loads where the centre of gravity of the component is not near its geometrical centre. If the level balance cannot be achieved, then it is suggested to use additional Seismic Pods positioned under the Platform as necessary, to balance the load.

For asymmetric components such as a valve (tube) amplifier with the transformers at the rear, different load capability Seismic Load Cells™ can be used to balance the load.

We suggest, for reasons of ease of set-up and loads that are not equally distributed, that consumers always select the stronger Load Cell where two values overlap in the graph below.

For example, when using four (4) type “C” Load Cells, the maximum supported weight should be equal to or less than 52.4 Kg.

Turntable Isolation Journey "Nearing the end of my journey to solve footfall & feedback issues in my small-room "home office" system with very bouncy floor and flexible walls. Turntable is the only source here -- and it’s a Clearaudio Innovation Compact with no suspension or special isolation feet. This system always sounded good, but was rendered nearly unusable at higher volumes due to turntable isolation that was inadequate relative to this room’s challenges. The worst artifact was when structure-borne feedback from the speakers would cause amp clipping on bass-heavy tracks. This clipping would manifest as an extremely loud singular POP sound, especially hitting the tweeters. It only occurred during the loudest parts of track with bass-heavy elements, and was so loud it was still significantly above the level of the music -- much louder than a POP you would hear from vinyl surface defects. The POP sound was startling, and clearly very bad for tweeters (fortunately my Tannoys seem to have survived several of these incidents). For a time I thought these POPs were from static electricity discharge, but they were NOT. In my quest I tried many solutions and tweaks over a few months, and I’d like to share a rundown of what worked versus what didn’t. What Helped (MVP products & tweaks): Townshend Seismic Isolation platform -- Single biggest difference maker, for combating both footfalls and structure-borne feedback from speakers. Amazingly-well designed and built. Leveling was a snap. Well worth the price! If you spend money on isolation, spend it here. Highly Recommended. I’m now considering more Townshend products for under my speakers and in the big loft rig.

I just received the platform for my VPI turntable. Thank you. Just a few comments... The construction is first rate. A beautifully designed product. Prior to implementing your Townshend platform I had tried a number of other isolation techniques. Butcher block, Vibrapods, etc etc. They all had some positive effects but I could not believe the results I achieved with your product. Absolute isolation. Period! I have been using a seismograph app on my phone set to maximum sensitivity as an adjunct to determine the effectiveness of my various isolation methods. It provides a real time graphic indication of vibrations in three planes. It can pick up a foot stomp from across the room. When I installed the Townshend platform the seismograph displayed a straight line (no vibration detected) regardless of what I did. I stomped the floor right next to my equipment rack. Nothing. I played the Prof. Johnson Reference Recordings Dafos LP at high volume (90dB) which includes a recording of a very large drum being wacked. Nothing. A straight line. Aside from the seismographic tests my ears confirmed a major improvement in sound. I'm not talking subtle. I mean major. Image specificity, depth, bass, micro detail. Everything! And I thought my system sounded pretty good before. Obviously vibrational feedback was smearing my sound. Well, no more. This product is absolutely amazing! I intend to recommend it to every audiophile I know. Thanks again and keep up the good work. BTW, my LP system consists of the following: Vandersteen Treo CT speakers, Audioquest cables and interconnects, Aesthetix Atlas Signature amp, Aesthetix Pallene Preamp/phono stage, VPI Prime Signature TT/arm, Sound-Smith Paua II cartridge. Best Regards, Gary Saluti

FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION

Townshend Audio have been striving for music with out unwanted vibration and jitter for 40 years and our commitment to offering you the optimum results is second to none. Our customer support team works with you to insure the correct support rating for your components insuring you suspend uneven weighted products, this might require extra supplementary Pods for total balance and peace of mind.

All Townshend products have been designed to enhance any sound system. By introducing our Maximum Super Tweeters, for greater harmonic harmony with the Isolda Speaker cables for mitigated micro reflections as well as our Seismic Isolation you will elevate musical enjoyment to new levels.

Prevent jitter in all components

There is no such thing as too much isolation and progressive isolation will only enhance the performance yet further. Why not explore our Seismic Corners that can damp vibration on all your components in one go!

Hello folks, third product from the "Townshend stable" not a slight concern qualm at all fully trust Max and the isolation gurus. Platform came today for my project table setup a synch ready in seconds with a level. So what's it do... It's a game changer, a profound sorry PROFOUND IMPROVEMENT... WANT more controlled better bass improved mids and tops? Soundstage improving, there is a "it just sits together so much better" I'm feeling here. It has removed turntable rumble as stylus hits the record instantly, and cleaned everything up. So then do I endorse this to anyone else.... utter no brainer buy one now yes NOW, there isn't a single downside it'll improve (mine being a ttable) anything you sit on it. Here's a very happy CUSTOMER.....with more Townshend to be purchased (purse strings allowing) thank you Townshend for improving my listening substantially.

I just received the [TOWNSHEND] platform for my VPI turntable. Thank you. Just a few comments... The construction is first-rate. A beautifully designed product. Prior to implementing your Townshend platform, I had tried a number of other isolation techniques. Butcher block, Vibrapods, etc etc. They all had some positive effects but I could not believe the results I achieved with your product. Absolute isolation. Period! I have been using a seismograph app on my phone set to maximum sensitivity as an adjunct to determine the effectiveness of my various isolation methods. It provides a real-time graphic indication of vibrations in three planes. It can pick up a foot stomp from across the room. When I installed the Townshend platform the seismograph displayed a straight line (no vibration detected) regardless of what I did. I stomped the floor right next to my equipment rack. Nothing. I played the Prof. Johnson Reference Recordings Dafos LP at high volume (90dB) which includes a recording of a very large drum being wacked. Nothing. A straight line. Aside from the seismographic tests, my ears confirmed a major improvement in sound. I'm not talking subtle. I mean major. Image specificity, depth, bass, micro detail. Everything! And I thought my system sounded pretty good before. Obviously, vibrational feedback was smearing my sound. Well, no more. This product is absolutely amazing! I intend to recommend it to every audiophile I know. Thanks again and keep up the good work. BTW, my LP system consists of the following: Vandersteen Treo CT speakers, Audioquest cables and interconnects, Aesthetix Atlas Signature amp, Aesthetix Pallene Preamp/phono stage, VPI Prime Signature TT/arm, Sound-Smith Paua II cartridge. Best Regards,

I have the Townshend Seismic Isolation platform, usually used under turntables, CD players or electronics. I find it to be extremely effective in all ways, but particularly - in symphonic music - in separating out musical lines from each other and making a presentation more coherent (30 instruments, all going at once, can produce a "blare" of sound. The sound tends to "blur" just a little. Flutes and piccolos were not easy to follow, never mind the louder instruments closer to the microphone). I took it to a friend's house once, just for fun and we played several records. HE was the one who picked up on how in, "I Am a Rock" on a Simon and Garfunkel album, the first time we played it (placed under his turntable), how good it sounded, compared to his (non-audiophile) rack. Then I adjusted the Nordost isolation feet under his (inexpensive) integrated amp, played it again (the whole experiment was using a turntable) and suddenly we could quite clearly hear Paul Simon's very nasal voice. That fascinated me, so I looked at the setup again. The Springs on the isolation pods were not completely vertically top to bottom. I then straightened the isolation pod springs to be completely vertical (they can "slide" a bit sidewards - as springs can do - so that, instead of the springs being in a proper 12 noon to 6 pm completely vertical position, it looks as if the spring part on the bottom part of the isolation platform (sitting directly on the shelf) is at a 1 pm - 7 pm angle. The difference was rather surprising: as he put it, "I can hear the air around Paul Simon, (which means the recording booth or wherever it was he was singing in)." I've found the same thing at home, and I don't care too much about the "technology" involved, although I understand the principles of the platform (killing floor borne vibrations as well as airborne vibrations). I use my ears, which know what music sounds like in symphony halls and (well, 40 years ago, small cabarets and clubs, which is to say "not miked"). Pretty damned effective!

I have podiums under speakers and subwoofers, custom made by Townshend, and pods under streamer and DAC, they make a huge difference in my system. Not cheap as already mentioned but worth every penny !!