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How does the zaZen II stack up to state-of-art-isolation like my Critical Mass Systems four-tier Sotto Voce equipment rack? Keeping in mind that zaZen II is limited to relatively small, lightweight components, it nonetheless fared remarkably well. In comparison to the CMS, it couldn’t quite confer the weight or elicit the deepest background silences that underpin large-scale orchestral recordings or big bands, but on key issues like image stability and low-level resolving power the zaZen II gave this listener more than a glimpse of the transparency that intelligent isolation can impart.

On shelf or sideboard, the IsoAcoustics zaZen II will integrate almost invisibly with the décor of an existingden or living room. Visually low-impact, but sonically high-achieving, it provided an excellent foundation for smaller budget systems. The primary takeaway: zaZen’s steadying influence allowed more of the fruits of a musical recording to be revealed and enjoyed.

The X4 made my stereo sound the way I wanted my stereo to sound: smooth, inviting, detailed, carefully organised and I’ll say it again, cohesive. The Sorcer X4 is not cheap, to bring it aboard you might have to make the un-sexy choice of sticking with your current equipment instead of a long anticipated upgrade. I’ll tell you the X4 gave me a fresh love for my current gear and made me feel grateful for what I have assembled in my reference system. My sound with the Sorcer X4 is just superb, I can’t imagine giving it back. I would rather wait on those new speakers or that new pre amp and keep enjoying what the X4 has done for my listening.

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The broadband noise reduction system in the E1X is said to maximize performance on a wide range of surfaces and structures. The unit’s low-profile compact design also minimizes space requirements, and it can integrate directly into HRS Audio Stands.

Each E1X size option can be purchased with any of HRS’s different footer options to optimize performance for all different types of components. Each HRS Isolation Base includes the company’s Broadband Isolation Feet (SF), Extended Low Frequency Feet (LF), or Bi-Directional Noise Reduction Feet (G7). Footer-type selection is initially made to optimize the performance of each component, though the footer type on each isolation base can be adjusted, swapped, or changed at any time.