The Absolute Sound - January 2007
The Minus K Technology NASA-Grade Tabletop Vibration Isolation Platforms
Minus K Technology builds NASA-grade vibration isolation
devices for the scientific community. But audiophiles
have discovered that Minus K platforms make superb isolation
systems for turntables and other components-purely mechanical
devices that operate without electricity or air. Minus
K claims its platforms deliver "10 to 100 times
better performance than a full-size air table,"
yet take up much less space.
Best suited for audio applications are the BM-6 and
BM-8 tabletop isolation platforms. The units are similar
and offer identical 1.5Hz horizontal isolation, but
the BM-6 provides 2.5Hz vertical isolation, while the
more expensive BM-8 provides "true .5 Hz isolation"
in the vertical axis. Both measure 4.6" x 18.6"
x 20", and can be ordered to support loads of 25,
50, or 100 pounds. BM-6 models range from $1800-$1900,
while BM-8s range from $2400-$2500. Minus K can provide
custom versions that can accomodate oversized loads. minusk.com (check
out Applications, Audio Reproduction)