IsoAcoustics zaZen II Isolation Platform

The Heavier zaZen Platform for Turntables up to 40 Pounds

The IsoAcoustics zaZen II is sold singly, one platform per box. It is a 17 by 15 inch platform, 1.4 inches tall, with IsoAcoustics isolators built into the underside. It carries a turntable, tube amp or other component of up to 40 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.

The Same Footprint, Tuned for Heavier Turntables

Fit, Load and Materials

The zaZen II carries up to 40 pounds. No minimum is published. An isolator loaded far under its rating never reaches its working range, so a 15-pound turntable belongs on the zaZen I. The IsoAcoustics online weight selector confirms the match for your turntable.

The platform is 17 inches wide, 15 inches deep and 1.4 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.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Positive Feedback gave the zaZen II a Writers' Choice Award for 2021. Larry Cox chose it after using it under his own 35-pound turntable.

Who Is the zaZen II Best For?

• You own a turntable of 25 to 40 pounds — the platform carries it inside the working range without changing its feet
• Your rack shelves are close together — 1.4 inches of added height keeps the turntable clear of the shelf above
• You run a heavy tube amplifier on a 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 40 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 II 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 II 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 II carries up to 40 pounds, and a lighter turntable sits better on the zaZen I. Above 40 pounds, the DELOS platforms take over. The IsoAcoustics online weight selector settles borderline cases.

How much height does it add?

The platform is 1.4 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.

See It in Action

Audiophilia sets a zaZen II under a turntable and walks through the platform and its isolators:

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