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 Dan Wright, ModWright, LLC
"I have had a set of Herbie's Tender Feet for a while now
and it is about time that I expressed my enthusiasm for
them and what they do. I have them under my Monolithic
PS-1 phono stage right now and I am VERY pleased. It is
very important to treat vibrations, both micro and macro
vibrations in source gear and these products are truly great.
"Keep up the good work!"
G. B., Sacramento, California
"Your Tenderfeet isolation footers made an immediate, positive difference when placed
under my SACD/CD/DVD player. They provide just enough 'give' and, unlike some well
-known 'pods,' they don't leave an oily ring on the shelf underneath. I will definitely buy
more Tenderfeet!"
Richard Makarewicz, Lennox Head, Australia
"I placed six Premium Tenderfeet under my Rega P25 turntable, previously suspended
on 4 large Audioquest sorbothane feet. Four Tenderfeet went to each chassis corner,
one next to the motor casing, the other adjacent to the spindle shaft.
"The Audioquest sorbothane had already improved on the three P25 factory feet by very
subtly improving retrieval of low level detail. This gain was improved by the Tenderfeet.
Transparency was audibly enhanced and the music sounded more coherent. Again, the
improvement wrought by the Tenderfeet is subtle, but noticeable. If your system has
the appropriate resolving power, using Tenderfeet is highly recommended, particularly
under source equipment."
Jeff Campus, Richmond, Virginia
"Placed between modules on my VR4 Generation 3 speakers, the Tenderfoot isolation
feet really cleaned up the highs. No fatigue, no brightness, none of that stuff."
Phillip Hyun, Lake Oswego, Oregon
"After an extensive listening session this evening I've decided that the tenderfeet have
definitely improved my system significantly. Especially under my DAC and under my Pre
-amp. They are fantastic and I plan on ordering some more."
Kenny Kim, Republic of Korea
"The four little premium Tenderfoots were installed under my German-made CD
transport. I have a total of eight different types of tubes in my system, so I reasoned
that a very accurate and somewhat 'clinical' transport wouldn't hurt (as the first-in-line
component to start the chain). The stock feet are some elaborate graphite composite
things and I finally dared to unscrew them.
"The Tenderfoots went under the transport and my goodness, the sound was just
absolutely supreme (I listen mostly to classical chamber music and some accoustic jazz).
..strings were much 'juicier' and woodier and the piano was gorgeously natural. I'm not
talking soggy wetness and droopy colorations but an incredible rendition of---as close
as I ever got to---a warm concert hall effect. In this regard, I get the impression that
not many people realize, and appreciate, how warm and crisp music sounds in a concert
hall. The Tenderfoots provided some really nice, warm and beautiful reverberations and
ambience. I almost felt guilty reading that review where the reviewer didn't find the
square footers all that dramatic compared to the tube dampers---no sir, not for me!
The Tenderfoots finally got my transport to just let go of itself and flow naturally from
it's previous uptight and somewhat overly clinical demeanor."
Gary Richardson, Rochester, New York
"I have to admit I was skeptical when I ordered the isolation feet, but now I'm thinking
that it was the single best $30 I've invested since I became infected with the audiophile
disease. The change that the tenderfeet brought to my system (sitting under my
Perpetual Technologies P3-A DAC) was more than subtle. High frequency sounds seem
to ring far cleaner than they did before, and new life has been brought to subtleties like
the raking of a guitar pick across strings. In fact, these things may have just taken an
expensive new rack off my list of upcoming purchases."
Chan Lok Hee, Hong Kong
"These isolation feet are the first I have that do not mute the high and simplify the low."
Joseph Artuso, West Nyack, New York
I can already tell you this: the Premium Black Tenderfooters are absolutely the most
phenomenal bargain in audio. They work as well as $300-a-set rollerblocks. I wouldn't
say they work better, but they work every bit as good. They're just little squares, but
they are way better than Vibrapods or anything like that."
Dr. Abie Kessell, Caulfield, Australia
"I recently received the footers, and whilst I have only had them a short time, I am more
than pleased with the purchase, and indeed wish to purchase some more. I have placed
them under the preamp and the two independent power supplies to it. These three
components already sit on ball-type footers, so I placed yours under these which seems
to have further drained vibrational energy from the components. They then sit on MDF
platforms with further tenderfoots between the shelves and the rack."
Sidney Wang, Nesconset, New York
"I use four Tenderfeet to support the motor of my Arias turntable and they work really
well, much better than a mouse pad recommended by the manufacturer. Now the hum
caused by the motor vibration shooting back to the cartridge has been eliminated almost completely."
Fred Blake, New Orleans, Louisiana
"When I first got the Premium Black Tenderfooters, I put them under the factory feet of
my turntable, CD drive, DAC, and preamp. Combat Boots went under the amp. There
was a good overall improvement, and I was happy with the investment. I eventually
removed the factory feet and placed the equipment directly on the Tenderfooters, like
you recommend. Wow! Kazam! What a difference that made! The focus and clarity
increased tremendously. Harsh, digital sounds smoothed out and the instruments had
more zip to them. 'Frampton Comes Alive' really comes alive. I had been thinking about
trying Symposium roller blocks or Aurios bearings. No way now---it just couldn't get
any better than this."
Rick Becker, Enjoy the Music.com
"A set of Tenderfeet under the power supply took a sound that was very neutral,
focused and transparent, and added a touch of liquidity without sacrificing any focus or transparency."
Scott Simms, Pleasanton, California
"The Tenderfooters replaced the cork and rubber isolation pads under my tube amp.
They have helped to clean up the bass a bit. Thanks for making such cool and affordable stuff."
Maurice Hrycak Jr., Verdun, Quebec
"I am very satisfied with some square footings that I have and also some tube dampers.
Thank you for your great product and very good service."
Kheng Guan, Hong Kong
"I installed all the footers and dampers in one go, so I can't tell you what each item did
what and to what extent. But I can clearly hear a very nice overall gain in terms of better
focus, smoothness and deeper bass. Good stuff!"
Bob Lietz, The Analog Shop
"Hey, those little Tenderfoots are really something! They outperform a $199 set of
isolation devices that I have."
Warren Gibson, Lahaina, Hawaii
"I love the tube dampers and the isolation feet! They are both terrific. I can't believe
more guys don't try the isolation feet."
Paul Bui, Milpitas, California
"I placed Tenderfooters under my DAC and low-powered monoblock amps, adding one
more at the center. I also put them under the CD transport in place of the carbon cones
installed by the dealer, and under the Shunyata Hydra power conditioner.
"Results? More extended at extreme frequencies, especially bass which is noticeably
stronger, weightier, deeper. Gone is the last bit of brightness that I previously
associated with the room's echo; vocals are now sounding more tactile, warmer yet
detailed, seemingly bigger when the recording calls for it. Listening fatigue is decreased.
I could listen to the music (Gladiator, Myths and Memories) with one foot tapping up and
down, head turning left and right like a totally nut guy."
Bob Zurcher, Spokane, Washington
"I just tried the new tenderfeet under my Modwright MSB DAC and I'm impressed. I was
a skeptic, but with the reasonable price and money-back guarantee I figured what the
heck. After performing A/B/A comparisons, I'm convinced they have made an
improvement. The highs have more definition and the lows have more depth. And of
course, the old cliché, the sound stage has improved (really!)."
"The tenderfooters are in place under my CDP and pre amp. They seem to have
multiplied the improvement of the prior tenderfooters that were under the DAC. Another
thing I've noticed is I can 'crank it up' and the sound just gets better. I think the cabinet
was vibrating before and jittering my equipment. The footers have definitely improved
this situation. I can let the bass boom now!"
Richard Weed, Bothell, Washington
"I am still evaluating the performance of the footers, but am having a problem being
analytical while listening due to my total enjoyment of the music. My system has never
before sounded so real, and I don't mean hi-fi real, but very natural. I can't believe the
improvement in depth, dimensionality, imaging and bass. Some of the improvements are
, of course, due to the use of the tube and interconnect dampers, but the sound really
came together when I installed the footers under the cd player. I used five footers under
my Audible Illusions M3a preamp sitting atop a Black Diamond Racing shelf supported by
eight Vibrapods. I am not one to rave about tweaks, but these footers replaced $300-a
-set Aurios under my CD and preamp. That was my original intent when purchasing the
footers, to substitute one set of Aurios for a more stable setup. I use Virtual Dynamics
cable throughout my system, which is very stiff cable that basically joined the two
components together, a nightmare to float with Aurios.
I have been experimenting with isolation devices for the last five years and your
products have been the greatest improvement I have experienced in my system. You
are a lucky man to be able to bring joy to your customers at such a modest cost. I
applaud you for your dedication to music lovers."
Bruce Varvonis, Kay's Interiors, Chicago
"I put some tenderfooters under my slide projector---it vibrates alot, having a carousel.
The picture quality improved ten to fifteen percent."
Eric Allard-Pouliot, Ottawa, Canada
"The Square Footings made a nice improvement to the sound of my system when placed
under my Moon Eclipse CD Player's separate power supply."
Vade Forrester, San Antonio, Texas
"I tried the HAL-Os on the huge 845 tubes in my SET monoblocks, and my 6X4 rectifier,
and the Tenderfoot footers under my preamp. There was a noticeable improvement in
detail and naturalness to the sound. The background seemed quieter, and the
harmonics were more fleshed out. It's a welcome change to try some tweaks that
actually work! The Tenderfeet are just a few bucks more than Vibrapods, with much better results."
Cyrus Won, Honolulu, Hawaii
"Compared to the Navcom feet I was using, the Tenderfoot supports gave me a brighter
sound with my tube preamp. The difference is not subtle. I'll be experimenting to find
which sound I prefer. It's nice to have this tuning option. Placing a tenderfoot on top of
the chassis also affects the sound---at least with my electronics."
Gene Fachin, San Diego, California
"My system is isolated pretty well, so I don't hear a lot of change -- my twenty-year-old
daughter hears more than I do. I set VTA using her ears.
"There was an improvement on all equipment:
"VAC PA90C1 amps -- small improvement -- general cleaning up, improved imaging,
better decay, better tone.
"Dennesen JC80 preamp -- very little change. Daughter heard some of the above. Me,
none. I was using Navcom Silencers here.
"Power supplies for preamp and Orbe turntable had the greatest improvement -- full open sound.
"Turntable -- noticable improvement.
"Overall -- I would put my whole system on your FOOTERS. The more I test the footers,
the more impressed I am. Great improvement in tubed gear."
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