In the golden age of vinyl, not every audiophile could splash out on exotic exotica—but Max Townshend changed the game with the Townshend Rock turntable, transforming a pricey prototype into a bulletproof powerhouse of engineering that put elite sound within reach of the masses. As Jonathan Gorse details in The Ear’s riveting head-to-head showdown, “Rock […]
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• Enhances clarity across the frequency range.
• Delivers wider and deeper soundstages.
• Improves bass definition.
• Reduced muddiness and smear.
• Makes transients clearer.
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.
Especially designed to isolate individual components such as CD players, turntables, DACs, preamplifiers, power amplifiers, computers and streamers from deleterious vibration. 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.
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The debate over speaker cables—do they really sound different, or is it all placebo?—just got a fresh jolt from Headphonesty’s September 2025 article, “Standard Tests Have Been Hiding What Makes Cables Sound Different for Decades,” where veteran engineer Joakim Juhl (of OePhi Cables) dismantles the myth that frequency response (FR) and total harmonic distortion (THD) […]
In a world where hi-fi headlines scream about six-figure behemoths, it’s downright rebellious to celebrate the underdogs—those vintage turntables that, according to thousands of audiophiles polled by Headphonesty, still smoke today’s high-tech platters in sheer musical magic. Alexandra Plesa’s freshly updated roundup, “20 Best Vintage Turntables That Still Outperform Modern Decks” (dropped September 30, 2025), […]
The Internet Is Buzzing: Happy Customers Rave About Townshend Seismic Podiums! Audiophiles worldwide are sharing their joy on audio forums and review sites, raving about the transformative power of these vibration-busting platforms under their prized speakers and separates.These podiums eliminate phase distortion by decoupling speakers from room constraints, delivering punchy, distortion-free sound that’s got everyone […]
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