True Colours Industries TCI Podium 3 Tablet

The TCI design office has observed that most isolation tablets focus on a single issue: the isolation of vibrations caused by bass, which are often generated by speakers. To address this, simple solutions are frequently employed, taking the form of solid bases equipped with spikes or damping feet. While this approach is effective, it only addresses one problem and ignores all other sources of vibration or noise.
The primary source of pollution is the device itself, which generates noise and vibrations through its own transformers, mechanisms, motors, digital circuits, etc.
For several years, TCI has been experimenting with and analyzing various elements, materials, and components to find the most suitable elements for isolating devices from external and internal noise.
The TCI podiums are designed from a combination of several materials in a laminated matrix (made from materials developed for the aerospace industry) to create a "Vibratium" core encapsulated in a magnesium alloy shell. The TCI Podium 1 is equipped with IsoNeu feet, specifically chosen for their vibrational quality. All these elements are necessary to absorb and dissipate harmful vibrations and noise across the entire frequency range.

TCI Podium 3:

The TCI Podium 3 is the third product in the range.
It is designed to significantly improve the sound quality of mid-range audio components. It is recommended for turntables, CD transports and players, tuners, DACs, network players, and amplifiers. Thanks to its low height, this decoupling can be used in shelves with limited space.

The TCI Podium 3 platform operates in three ways:

1. Isolation of low frequencies generally attributed to room acoustics, such as the energy and movement of speakers;
2. Absorption of energy from internal components, such as transformers, motors, transports, and electronic circuits;
3. Inert platform, providing no sonic signature.

The use of the TCI Podium 3 adheres to the brand's fundamental design principles.
The Podium 3 offers a faithful reproduction of the original recording. Transparency is superior, and clarity is more evident. Low frequencies are more present and also more dynamic. The complex interplay of acoustic instruments is more detailed. The midrange is more precise and less blurred, providing more realistic and prominent vocals. The soundstage is broader and, above all, more precise. Its holographic character is also highlighted with greater ease.
Most significantly, the Podium 3 brings overall neutrality to the system, along with a surprising naturalness and realism. It also seems to offer attenuation of high frequencies, reducing aggressiveness.

Note: Not suitable for installation under spikes.