Connected-Fidelity Float 30 Isolation Pucks
CONNECTED-FIDELITY ADDS NEW MODELS TO FLOAT ISOLATION PUCK RANGE, FOR HEAVIER COMPONENTS
Launched earlier this year, the Connected-Fidelity Float range of isolation pucks now includes the Float 30 range pucks for heavier items and for use on carpeted floors.
Connected-Fidelity Float Isolation Pucks were launched with a range of pucks to use under components weighing less than 30 Kilos, and suited for use under all but the heaviest turntables, streamers, amplifiers, and stand mount loudspeakers.
CONNECTED-FIDELITY FLOAT 30 ISOLATION PUCKS
To offer Float for use under heavier components such as racks and floor standing loudspeakers, Connected-Fidelity has launched the ‘Float 30’ range, isolation pucks developed so each puck is capable of working under a load up to 30 Kilos, offering a maximum total loading of 120 Kilos over four pucks or 90 Kilos over three.
CHROME STEEL SPHERES
The main difference between Float and Float 30 pucks is the use of three chrome steel spheres instead of POM (very hard plastic) spheres on the top and bottom faces. The POM spheres are designed for use with lighter components, offering a ‘damping’ effect to the aluminium Float material construction, but may potentially distort over time if used under heavy components. The Float 30 chrome steel spheres do not quite offer the same damping effect, but under higher loads, Connected-Fidelity tells us this does not seem to be as critical.
CARPET FLOAT
As the new Float 30 pucks are designed for use under racks, floor loudspeakers, subwoofer units, large power amplifiers etc., it has been essential to offer a solution in this range for use on carpeted floors, with minimum damage to the carpet, so Michael Osborn and his team have developed the ‘Carpet Float’ option, a Float 30 with spikes, to push through the carpet and sit on the solid floor beneath.
CONNECTED-FIDELITY FLOAT 30 SPIKE SHOE
Along with the M6 and M8 threaded connectors, there is now a spike ‘shoe’ retaining option, so components already fitted with integral spikes can be mounted directly onto the Float pucks. The entire Float range is offered in silver and black colourways.
There is also a Float spike protector set (spike shoe floor protector) available, for use on solid floors or platforms. Whilst these are not ‘isolating’ as per the puck design, they are designed to offer improved fidelity over using spikes directly, and prevent ‘spike damage’.
CONNECTED-FIDELITY FLOAT 30 ISOLATION PUCKS PRICING
Set of 4 Float 30 pucks, complete with a set of 4 coasters: £399
Set of 4 Carpet Float 30 pucks: £399
Set of 4 Float spike shoes: £139
HiFi Pig Says: A good addition to the Float range for those heavier components and use under racks.
