Ah, but you see, Styrofoam is as bad of a holder of static charge as carpet. Try paper, or better yet, ceramic
I've been told that that any man-made material will confuse the electrons and make the sound inorganic.
Best to use granite, as the crystaline structure is highly resistant to perpendicular EMFs.
Pink granite from Colorado is reputed to be the best.
I've also been told that blowing cigar smoke across the playing surface of a new CD will reduce the dreaded "digital glare".
No White Owls, as the sugar content has detrimental effects.
I stick to a good H.Upmann or Macanudo, as these provide duplicatable results.