IsoAcoustics zaZen I Isolation Platform

A Low Isolation Platform for Turntables and Components up to 25 Pounds

The IsoAcoustics zaZen I is sold singly, one platform per box. It is a 17 by 15 inch platform, 1.2 inches tall, with IsoAcoustics isolators built into the underside. It carries a turntable, tube amp or other component of up to 25 pounds.

A stylus reads movements far smaller than the footsteps, bass and motor hum that travel through a shelf. IsoAcoustics designs the zaZen to pair the mass of a dense platform with its isolators, so the component rides on the isolators and not on the shelf.

Mass and Isolation in an Inch and a Quarter of Height

Fit, Load and Materials

The zaZen I carries up to 25 pounds. No minimum is published. An isolator loaded far under its rating never reaches its working range, so a very light component may sit better on OREA pucks. The IsoAcoustics online weight selector confirms the match for your turntable.

The platform is 17 inches wide, 15 inches deep and 1.2 inches tall, in medium-gloss black over a dense fiber core. The isolators are recessed into the bottom corners, so nothing shows from the front and the platform sits level on a shelf or rack.

IsoAcoustics bases the isolators on the design of its GAIA feet. The platform is made for a rack shelf, cabinet or credenza. Measure your turntable, including any outboard motor, against 17 by 15 inches before you order.

Who Is the zaZen I Best For?

• You own a turntable of up to 25 pounds — the platform carries it inside the working range without changing its feet
• Your rack shelves are close together — 1.2 inches of added height keeps the turntable clear of the shelf above
• You run a tube preamp or DAC on a busy shelf — a single platform isolates the whole chassis, feet and all
• You want a finished look — the black platform hides its isolators, so it reads as part of the rack
• Your turntable weighs more than 25 pounds — the DELOS platforms carry 55 to 100 pounds in maple or walnut

How Do You Set It Up?

Clear the shelf, set the zaZen where the turntable will stand, and check that it sits level. Lower the turntable onto it, centered, with its own feet on the platform. Re-level the turntable if its feet adjust. Cue a record and listen.

Pairs Well With

What most zaZen I owners shop next.

• Turntables — the component that gains most from a still, level base
• Turntable accessories — levels, mats and clamps for the same setup
• Phono preamplifiers — the next component in the vinyl chain
• Record cleaning accessories — a clean groove is the other half of quiet playback

Frequently Asked Questions

How many do I need?

One platform per component. The zaZen I is sold singly, so order one for the turntable and another for any other component you want to isolate.

Which zaZen fits my turntable?

Go by weight: the zaZen I carries up to 25 pounds. For a heavier turntable, IsoAcoustics offers the zaZen II and the DELOS platforms. The IsoAcoustics online weight selector settles borderline cases.

How much height does it add?

The platform is 1.2 inches tall. Your component keeps its own feet and sits on top. Allow for the platform plus the component when you check a shelf.

Will it fit my turntable?

The platform is 17 inches wide and 15 inches deep. Measure the plinth, and add room for an outboard motor or a dust cover that hangs over the base.

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Official Videos

See how the IsoAcoustics zaZen isolation platform supports turntables and sensitive audio components.

zaZen Product Overview

zaZen Unboxing and Demonstration

Independent Review – Audiophilia