Townshend VSSS Versatile Seismic Sink Stand

Versatile Seismic Sink Stand (VSSS)

The Versatile Seismic Sink Stand (VSSS) is Townshend Audio’s new vibration isolation equipment support. Based on the multiple award-winning Seismic Sink Stand first introduced in 1996 - and now established as the gold standard of equipment supports - the brand new VSSS sets a new level of performance, style and practicality.

Four maintenance-free, dual-tensioned polymer load cells at each corner, in conjunction with the mass of the stand (plus equipment), form a stable, suspended mass/spring low-pass filter with an attenuation of about 20dB per decade above 2Hz. This ensures that deleterious ground-borne vibrations from 4Hz and above are virtually eliminated. Isolating audio/video components from vibration increases fidelity and imparts an openness and clarity to the sound with gains in focus and solidity of image which a non-suspended stand simply cannot approach.

Positioning of shelves to accommodate varying heights of components is infinitely adjustable and shelves may be added or removed without dismantling the stand. Overall height to the top shelf can be chosen – anywhere from 22cm (9”) to 120cm (4’). The soft plastic feet are suitable for wood or carpet floors and are easily adjustable to level the stand.

Standard shelves are of polished, toughened safety glass for appearance and durability. And, contrary to popular belief, the glass does not “ring” as it does on spiked stands because the four point mounting clamps have vibration absorbing pads which form a constrained layer damped assembly with virtually no resonance. Prices are available on request.

Special custom-width and depth stands can be made for those with audio/video components outside this range. The maximum weight that may be safely handled is 80kg (170lb) including shelves at 3kg each. Note that the best performance is achieved when the load is as close to the maximum as possible with the heaviest pieces towards the bottom of the stand. For heavier loads you need to consider the Grand Stand so please call for details.

The stands are delivered flat packed with comprehensive easy-to-follow instructions with plain text and ample photographs.

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