Equipment Rack


Does it make sense to spend several thousands of dollars on a equipment rack, if Stillpoints are used under every component?
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Showing 3 responses by nkonor

Concerning my previous post; Stillpoint Ultras are easy to come by. I would like to find a pr. of MIT Oracle MA- X , Balanced , 25' long ICs. Thanks in advance to anyone that can steer me to a pair at a descent price
There are a LOT of racks, cones , spikes, pods etc. value oriented to ultra expensive. My Avalon speakers now rest on Stillpoint ultras instead of original spikes ; ( Yes, Improved the sound) my amps rest on Black Diamond Racing "The Shelf" using the Avalon spikes (Yes, Improved the sound) The rest of my system is not in my sound room ( around the corner ) Preamp to Amps 25' pr. of ICs. ( Yes, Improved the sound ) The only changes that I intend to make are ; Stillpoint ultras to replace Avalon spikes under amps and change 25'pr of single ended ICs to Balanced. I continue to look at all the Virtual Systems with gear stacked Between the Speakers and I just Think to myself; Stop the madness ! I only play Vinyl now ; but if you want to stop vibration to your components ; Get them OUT of the room!!!!
audiopoint and agear, appreciate both of your responses. Some background ; chasing the "Grail" for 45yrs. Current system- Avalon Opus, Spectral 30SV, Spectral DMA 400 mono's, MIT Oracle ICs, MIT Oracle Speaker cables, MIT Oracle PCs, MIT power conditioners, Dedicated room and power. Room is treated w/ tube traps and diffussers. After giving digital a chance for 25yrs ; I have gone totally Vinyl. (2) TTs, Pass Xono SS phono, Manley Steelhead Tube phono. I am aware of the points both of you made. I am a lucky guy ;( No Kids ) very good WAF, ( told her this was my retirement system ) her response "she doesn't believe me"
Still I look at some Very Nice Systems on the Forums ; Stacked between the speakers. I too struggled w/apartments,condos etc.At Axpona this past April , I visited not all but a lot of rooms (understand Show Conditions). Heard a lot of so-so sound. The CAT/ Martin room was best of show for Me. JV criticized it a bit. I say would have been his best of show, if everything had NOT been stacked between the speakers.
Digital or Vinyl we know everything counts !!!!! Just wish guys / gals would give themselves 1/2 chance. Out of the room or as far away from speakers as practical. You can spend more $ on music or better gear instead of racks, spikes etc. etc. Also the big screens, Ugh! I done for now, Happy Listening, Wish All the Best to all on this Journey, never give up!