We are very happy to introduce this innovative levitation technology for use with high performance audio systems here in North America. The optimal effect of the resonance damper is achieved with symmetrical loading. If the weight of the component is unevenly distributed, the height adjustment (HA) is used to compensate.
The decisive advantages
Unique and patented functionality
Purely magnetic oscillation and vibration damping
Audio component rests on an air cushion
Self-levelling system (no wobbling and vibration)
No bouncing or rocking
Significant sound improvement in all frequency ranges
High insensitivity to external interference
Optimum resonance decoupling from the floor space
High load capacity of up to 50 kg per foot
Total carrying capacity can be increased at will with additional dampers
No signs of aging or fatigue
Loadable in both pressure and tension directions
Very stable design (important for slim and high floor standing speakers)
Suitable for free standing or can be screwed to the component using a thread
Optically inconspicuous due to the very compact size
Dimensions
The challenge
Sound waves are the basis of everything we perceive acoustically with our ears. Sound waves are triggered by vibrations and oscillations, which reach our hearing via the ambient air that has been set in motion. The human ear “usually” perceives vibrations from musical instruments or singing voices as pleasant. The best way to experience music in a real and authentic way is of course a live performance. For this one is forced to attend a concert.
However, in order to be able to reproduce music as realistically as possible in the home environment using a hi-fi system, a sometimes quite high level of technical effort is required. Since our human hearing is very sensitive and can precisely perceive even the smallest nuances, hi-fi enthusiasts often spend a lot of money on suitable equipment.
But where there is light, there is also shadow. The vibrations and oscillations generated when listening to music inevitably cause disruptive resonances and feedback effects in the room. The sound radiation from loudspeakers causes everything else in the listening room to vibrate, which is physically unavoidable. The floor of the room, on which the hi-fi system naturally stands, reacts very sensitively, as do the walls and all objects in the room. The feedback effects that affect the music system in this way undeniably have a negative effect on the quality and purity of the sound. No matter how heavy the base, such as granite slabs, will help. Regardless of their weight, these swing happily. In addition, footfall noise or the finest vibrations from surrounding roads or even railway lines are unpleasant.
A record player reacts most sensitively to resonances and vibrations. But CD players and tube amplifiers don't like this either (microphonic effect).
So what can be done to eliminate disruptive resonances as efficiently as possible? Of course, this is where damping elements come into play. There are heaps of these on the market. However, despite their advantages, these all have one decisive disadvantage in common: Due to their design, they also represent a firm connection to the floor space. Because even the best and softest base hardens due to the applied load (e.g. loudspeakers) according to the weight and ultimately forms but again a firm contact to the ground. The material-specific signs of fatigue of the soft materials used should not be concealed.
Optimal resonance damping would inevitably be an air cushion without any intermediate material for the audio component to rest on. This is where our innovative and patented LEVAR RESONANCE MAGNETIC ABSORBER with magnetic functionality come into play. These damping elements were specially developed to produce the best possible and therefore optimal damping without the use of soft materials (rubber, gel, etc.). There is a magnetic field here, only with air in the damping area, which is extremely effective in eliminating vibrations.
Functionality
Contrary to the levitation designs already on the market, the new Levar Resonance magnetic dampers are constructed according to the principle of gravitation, i.e. magnetic attraction, which makes them highly resilient and stable as a unit and with extremely compact dimensions. This solid and high-quality mechanical design ensures trouble-free use.
The dampers can absorb forces in both the compression and tension directions, which enables a damping function in both directions and thus significantly increases the stability of tall loudspeaker boxes, for example.
For optimal use, the dampers should be placed directly under the bottom of the device so that a level connection is guaranteed.
Using the height adjustment (except LR5-NA) an exact alignment can be made. In order to make the right selection, the exact support weight must be known. Any critical weight distribution, as is often the case with loudspeakers or tube amplifiers, must be clarified in advance. A combination of damper types of different strengths as a balance set would be recommended here or even indispensable.
If necessary, the dampers can be screwed to the respective audio component using an M8 thread. In most cases, however, simply placing it underneath is completely sufficient due to the non-slip foam rubber pads.
A special feature of this magnetic damper, which is manufactured in Germany, is the complete decoupling of components in connection with the absorption of the finest resonances and vibrations, both from the underground into the device and vice versa. In this way, undesirable microphonic effects are avoided.
The friction effects when guiding the piston are extremely low. This can never be completely avoided with magnetic dampers. Internal resonances in the air gap of the piston (approx. 0.05 mm) are avoided here by applying a highly viscous film of grease.
Components ultimately float on a magnetically generated air gap. There is no "breakaway torque", no rebound and no rocking. The responsiveness is also minimal. The vast majority of decoupling variants fail at this hurdle, with the result that such components are basically too hard and therefore also largely undamped. LEVAR RESONANCE MAGNETIC ABSORBER, on the other hand, react to the smallest of excitations. The positive sound effect is enormous and clearly understandable even for untrained ears.
With our LEVAR RESONANCE MAGNETIC ABSORBERS, all vibration-sensitive components of a hi-fi system can be decoupled extremely effectively. Whether speakers, amplifiers, turntables, CD players and even power supplies. Every sensitive hi-fi device benefits from this and the overall result is an enormous increase in sound.