Stillpoints

BlueFox
BlueFox Posts: 15,251
edited January 2014 in Electronics
Anyone use Stillpoints under their gear?

I am a big fan of vibration control on gear after hearing what Mapleshade brass footers did to the sound. Currently, except for the amps, I have Mapleshade Micropoint brass footers under all my gear, including the HT. Anyway, on other forums Stillpoints seem to rule, so I am thinking of trying some. The issue is the Mapleshade Micropoint footers cost $185 for three, while Stillpoints Ultra SS are $250 each. So, I am doing my research for opinions. Thanks.

If I do get some I will start with three and put them first on the Triton, evaluate, move them to another piece, evaluate, etc.
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
    edited January 2014
    Just my personal opinion and it really doesn't mean nada, but I feel the law of diminishing returns come into play with Stillpoints.
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited January 2014
    That is what I am wondering. The Micropoints make a big difference, so I wonder what improvement over that the Stillpoints will provide. What gear have you used with Stillpoints?
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
    edited January 2014
    I haven't used in my personal system just played with them at Hi-fi store

    I prefer just using isolation/decoupling products like Black Diamond

    http://www.bdrsound.com/Home_Page.html

    You can also mix the pads with standard brass cones or pucks
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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