IsoAcoustics zaZen Series Isolation Platform 17" W x 15" D: zaZen I (25 lbs Max)

I was a non believer in these (budget friendly) platforms. Maybe I was brainwashed by the high end audio industrial complex. I was convinced I needed an HRS platform or something of similar quality (and significant cost). The build quality was noticeable as soon as I opened the box, seeming sturdy and of solid construction. I have been using this under a Rega P3 on a Solid Steel rack. The sound difference from the isolation was noticeable immediately. But I decided to give it a few months to really decide there was a quantifiable improvement. I can say it’s done a great job given the relatively low cost, providing good value for the relatively low cost. I would certainly do it again if presented with a similar situation. I am certain the high end stuff would sound better, but at a fraction of the price, this is a great fit in analogue portion of my setup.

If you have a turntable, adding this will clean up the sound at loud volumes - especially in the lower end of the frequency spectrum. Everything becomes cleaner and more defined and much less muddy. If you don't have an isolation solution already in place you'll be amazed at the difference. I say go for it - I'm very glad I did. Nice product. No complaints.

Bought this for my Rega P6 table that is placed (necessarily) very close to my left KEF R7 META speaker. So I figured more isolation wouldn't hurt. The build quality is excellent and it looks great under the table. Did it effect the sound quality? I'm not convinced it does, I haven't noticed a significant improvement, but it certainly didn't hurt anything. I will need to some more A/B testing when I have the time to make a final say. But... for now based on the looks and quality I will give it 4 stars. If later I decide it has improved the sound I will bump it up to 5.

It's s solid puce of audio gear. Heavy and durable and works the way it should. My only gripe would be the logo design on the front. Less is more in my opinion. Please use less!

I wasn't very positive about how much if any at all that this could change my sound but I'm stunned. I have a small space and cerwin Vega D7s right next to my turntable and I could feel the vibrations and hear how muddy my sound was. Well this fit my fit my thorens 160 perfect and the sound is amazing. Bass is tighter and sounds more clearer in all aspects. Having one of these is a must in a loud sound area for your turntable. 👍

Great product and buying experience.

Yes, I was a skeptic. Yes, I tried to build my own isolation platform. And yes, I wish I would have bought this before wasting time and money. My Rega Planar 3 fits perfectly in the platform. I do wish it was available in different colors but an afternoon with my paint sprayer will solve that problem. The most notable difference with the Zazen is the clarity & bottom-end that showed up. I was happy enough that I bought the mini-pucks for under my components. I’m still reluctant to pay for the Gaia speaker feet for my LaScalas but I can only imagine the difference they would make.

Works… kind of…. We have an older home and the floors move and creek.. Without this, the record player would skip with the slightest movement. Adding the Isolation Platform DOES help, but does not fully resolve the problem. Can’t speak to whether or not it makes the record player more efficient or not.

My A/V Stand is a heavy duty BDI unit with tubular steel and glass shelves. I noticed, the last time I was spinning vinyl, there was something I could only describe as feedback or resonance. Very very minor though. I don't know why but I tapped on the glass shelf with my system powered up for the turntable and the tapping could be heard from my speakers. I already have isopucks supporting all my components so I decided to try out the Iso accoustic zaZen 1 turntable mounting platform. I was worried about cheap construction but was pleasantly surprised when I picked up the box and weighed about 20#. It provides complete isolation. I can pound on the shelf (not hard) and there is no noise at all coming from the system, no record skipping, nothing, just complete isolation. Great product and would strongly recommend for a shelving unit similar to mine. Looks cool too !!!

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The IsoAcoustics zaZen I Isolation Platform has made a noticeable improvement to my setup. The build quality is excellent — solid, beautifully finished, and clearly engineered. Once I placed my turntable on it, the difference was immediate: tighter bass and cleaner detail. It also does a brilliant giving the music a clarity I didn’t realise I was missing. For anyone serious about getting the best performance from their turntable, the zaZen I is a superb upgrade. Absolutely worth it.

Dettaglio e separazione strumenti aumentano , migliora ulteriormente la qualità sonora percepita. Forse anche superiore rispetto ai 4 orea che avevo installato in precedenza. Ottimo progetto! Servizio spedizione e imballaggio impeccabile.

I have compared the ZaZen I and 2 platforms with many far more expensive isolation systems. While they do not outperform the best available, they are genuinely high end products that can be used under components such as turntables, disc players, DACS, preamplifiers and amplifiers. The Absolute Sound published an review of the products and I would concur fully with the findings.