IsoAcoustics DELOS 1815W1 | Walnut Turntable Isolation Platform

The IsoAcoustics DELOS 1815W1 is a premium turntable isolation platform designed to reduce structure-borne vibration and resonance before they reach sensitive analog playback components. Combining a 1¾-inch-thick walnut butcher block with four integrated IsoAcoustics isolators, the DELOS 1815W1 provides a stable, mechanically isolated foundation for turntables and other vibration-sensitive HiFi components.

Measuring 18 inches wide by 15 inches deep and supporting equipment weighing up to 65 lbs, the 1815W1 offers the more compact footprint of the DELOS 1815 series while retaining substantial weight capacity. IsoAcoustics

Purpose-Built Turntable Isolation

Turntables are inherently sensitive to vibration. The stylus is designed to respond to microscopic variations in a record groove, which also means unwanted mechanical energy traveling through floors, furniture and equipment racks can reach the playback system.

DELOS addresses this by decoupling the turntable from its supporting surface. IsoAcoustics combines the mass of the butcher block with its patented isolation technology to reduce structural vibrations and resonances rather than simply placing the turntable on another rigid surface. IsoAcoustics

1¾-Inch Walnut Butcher Block

The DELOS 1815W1 features a 1¾-inch (45mm) thick walnut butcher block. Its dark brown appearance, natural grain patterns and laminated construction give the platform a furniture-grade look appropriate for premium turntables and high-end audio systems.

Each walnut platform has natural variations in grain and coloration, so no two pieces are exactly alike. IsoAcoustics seals the butcher block with a satin urethane-based finish designed to resist stains and most solvents.

The walnut isn't simply decorative. The mass of the butcher block works together with the isolation system to provide a stable platform and help diminish structure-borne vibration. IsoAcoustics

Four Integrated IsoAcoustics Isolators

Four IsoAcoustics isolators are integrated directly into the DELOS 1815W1.

Derived from technology developed for the company's GAIA Series, each isolator incorporates upper and lower isolation elements connected through IsoAcoustics' patented design. This arrangement avoids creating a single direct mechanical connection between the component and supporting surface.

The isolators are partially recessed into the butcher block and securely attached, creating a complete engineered isolation platform rather than a wooden board resting on conventional feet. IsoAcoustics

65-Pound Weight Capacity

The DELOS 1815W1 supports components weighing up to 65 lbs (29.5kg), giving it a higher rated component capacity than the thicker 1815W2.

That difference is intentional. IsoAcoustics determines its published weight limits according to the performance range of the isolation system. Because the thicker W2 butcher block contributes additional mass of its own, its recommended component capacity is lower.

The 1815W1 is therefore a strong choice when you want the compact 18 × 15-inch DELOS footprint but need to accommodate a turntable weighing more than the 55-lb rating of the 1815W2. IsoAcoustics

Ideal for Turntables with External Motors

DELOS is particularly useful with turntables employing an external motor, provided the complete assembly fits within the platform's dimensions.

Placing both the turntable and external motor on the DELOS keeps them on the same isolated surface and at the same height, rather than isolating the turntable while leaving its motor mechanically connected to a different supporting surface. IsoAcoustics

More Than a Turntable Platform

Although DELOS is designed primarily for turntable isolation, the 1815W1 can also be used with appropriately sized audio electronics.

Tube amplifiers and tube preamplifiers are especially relevant because vacuum tubes can be sensitive to mechanically induced vibration and microphonics. The platform can also be used beneath phono stages, CD/SACD players and other components where reducing structure-borne vibration is desirable. IsoAcoustics

DELOS 1815W1 Technical Specifications

IsoAcoustics recommends selecting a DELOS according to both the weight and dimensions of the turntable or component, including checking the spacing between its feet to ensure they fit securely on the butcher block. IsoAcoustics

IsoAcoustics DELOS 1815W1 at The Grid HiFi

The IsoAcoustics DELOS 1815W1 combines elegant walnut construction, substantial mass and purpose-designed vibration isolation in a compact platform for serious analog systems. Its 65-lb capacity makes it particularly useful for substantial turntables that fit within an 18 × 15-inch footprint.

At The Grid HiFi in Houston, Texas, we can help match the correct IsoAcoustics DELOS platform to your turntable based on its dimensions, foot placement and total weight, helping ensure the isolation system operates within its intended performance range.