Yamamoto Sound Craft PB-18 African ebony spike holder base set of 4

Composite structure of ebony and ceramic. Prevents metallic squeal and produces fresh, clear playback sound

PB-18 is a spike support base with a hybrid structure combining African ebony and alumina ceramic that was developed to support the legs of devices that use spikes such as speakers and amplifiers.

Benefits of premium ebony wood and composite construction

• African ebony wood: It is a top quality product that is extremely hard, dense, and beautiful, and is a heavy and durable material. It also has a reputation for its good sound.
• Prevention of metal squeal: Prevents the metal-specific squeal that occurs when spikes are received by a metal receiving base.
• Precise hold: The moderate hardness (softness) and beautiful sound of African ebony allows it to bite into metal spikes properly and hold them accurately.

Enhanced vibration damping with alumina ceramic chips

PB-18 uses a special structure on the back side to further enhance the vibration damping effect of the base.

• Adoption of ceramic chip: An alumina ceramic chip is fitted on the back side that touches the floor, providing 3-point support.
• High hardness: This ceramic chip has an extremely high hardness of 9, second only to diamond, and is relatively light, resulting in crystal clear sound reproduction.
• Floor protection and stability: The tip of the tip is rounded so it can be installed stably without damaging the floor.

Compared to metal insulators, it adds a natural warmth to the soundstage and slightly increases the amount of information, making the presence of performers appear more realistic. At the same time, thanks to the excellent vibration dampening performance of ebony, the contours of the sound image are well-defined, giving the overall impression of a calm and easy-to-listen-to sound.
The high manufacturing precision is also noted, with the lack of looseness making it reliable and easy to use, which is another attractive point.