Gingko Audio has been developing vibration control products since 2000, from the award-winning Cloud 11 platform, which has been on Stereophile’s Recommended Components list since 2004, to the patented ARCH (Acoustic Resolution Clarifier).

For 2022, we are introducing our newest solution, the Cloud22™, which uses wool as a vibration control material.  The Cloud22 bases complement the classic Cloud 11 platforms and, together with the ARCHs, provide a comprehensive Vibration Control Solution (VCS) to mitigate much of the vibrations affecting an audio system’s performance.

The Cloud22 bases are available in sets of four, in two sizes: Small Cloud22 Bases for amplification components weighing up to 60 lbs.; Large Cloud22 Bases for amplification components weighing up to 120 lbs. They can also be purchased as part of a VCS Toolkit that includes ARCH products for speakers, digital source components, power conditioners, and other audio equipment:

VCS Toolkit	Components
Starter VCS Toolkit	4 Small Cloud22 Bases 8 Mini-ARCHs 8 Equipment/Speaker ARCHs, 1/2″ thick
Premium VCS Toolkit	8 Small Cloud22 Bases 12 Mini-ARCHs 12 Equipment/Speaker ARCHs, 1/2″ thick

For a discussion of how components in the VCS Toolkit can mitigate vibration in audio systems, go to our Vibration Control Solutions – A Holistic Approach article under Technology. Vibration tests to measure the performance of the ARCHs are discussed in the White Paper on ARCH Performance. Tests to measure the performance of the Cloud22 Base are discussed in the White Paper on Performance of Cloud22 Base.

The VCS Toolkit has also been recently reviewed on HiFiAudio Guru and on Positive Feedback:

• Gingko Audio VCS Toolkit – Best $499 you can Spend, Frank Iacone, HiFiAudio Guru, June 2022.
• Gingko Audio Vibration Control Solutions (VCS) Toolkit – Part 1, John Zurek, Positive Feedback, Issue 120, April 2022.
• Gingko Audio Vibration Control Solution (VCS) Toolkit – Part 2, John Zurek, Positive Feedback, Issue 121, June 2022.

The Bottom Line

As an introductory offer, through June 30, 2022, the Starter VCS Toolkit can be purchased for $499 (instead of $599) and the Premium VCS Toolkit for $749 (instead of $899).

We at Gingko Audio are fond of saying “the BEST vibration control devices are the ones you can return if they don’t work for you!” That is why we are the only vibration control manufacturer providing a 30-day money back, no questions asked guarantee.  So the cost of trying is small, typically only about 10% of the product prices.  We only ask that you return them in undamaged conditions and pay for shipping and bank charges we incurred on your behalf. 

Built on the patented ARCH design and made of layers of maple, the Cable ARCH offers superior performance as cable lifters for high-end audio systems. The modular implementation allows for three usage options.

1. No insert – the cable rests directly on the slot provided in the ARCH base.
2. The cushioning tube is placed in the slot, and the cable rests perpendicularly on the tube.
3. The wood dowel is inserted into the cushioning tube, which is then placed in the slot; the cable rests perpendicularly on the tube.

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The Cable ARCH is available in a standard black finish, at $249 for a set of four. Special finishes (mahogany, cherry, natural, white) are available at $299 for a set of four; these finishes require a 3-week lead time.

Gingko Audio is proud to receive the Design Patent US D856311 S on August 13, 2019 from the US Patent Office for the ARCH (Acoustic Resonance Clarifier).

This patent is granted for a period of 15 years, from 2019 to 2034.

At the RMAF 2016, we showed the prototype model of the new DanaTone Head-Space headphones amplifier to rave reviews. Dave Hanson of Enjoy The Music writes: “Arguably one of the most impressive products to debut at CanJam at RMAF was the yet-to-be-released DanaTone Head-Space amplifier (price TBD). Developed by Dana Robbins, who is best known for his fantastic lineup of cables, the Head-Space uses a proprietary selective current feedback technology to deliver tight and impactful bass, euphonic mids and well-controlled treble. The soundscape was quite spacious, with very precise variations in imaging depth, width and height. Through the HIFIMAN HE1000, the Head-Space exuded lush musicality without sacrificing an ounce of accuracy.”

On the Lazuli Reference cable, he adds: “I’ve done extensive testing with this cable (review forthcoming) and it offers the most beautiful, natural midrange and the absolute best bass of any cable I have ever tested. Combined with the Head-Space amplifier and the HIFIMAN HE-1000, the sound left very little to be desired.”

We will again be showing this setup at the NYC Audio Show on November 4-6. Please be sure to stop by to listen if you plan to attend the NYC Audio show.