Have you heard or own the Shakti Hallograph

I bought a pair and really wanted to like them, but ended up preferring the sound without them.

Tried them in every type of position but they always seemed to add too much mid and high frequency energy and soundstage and imaging suffered.

I have a fairly high resolution analogue and digital front end with all tube amplification:

Avantgarde Duo's, Benz LP S-MR/Clearaudio Universal arm, Ortofon Anna/Graham Phantom, Clearaudio Innovation TT, Zesto Andros Phono Stage, Wadia 16i, Oppo 105 for SACD, Conrad Johnson 16LS pre, Cary V-12 amp, Synergistic Ref cabling.

They definately made a difference in sound, but not for the better in my system.

It really mystified me given all the positive reviews I've read about them improving the sound stage as it had the opposite for me.

I returned them to the retailer

Agree with Zenblaster. They do make an audible difference and in some rooms/systems might be a good improvement.

Audition with right to return as I did.

As far as cost, figure 40% off list is what Shakti sells to dealers, so roughly $700 is what they get.

I have no idea what Shakti's cost is, but I doubt it's sub $100 as there is probably a lot of labor in this.

Gbmcleod,

In case u missed my post, I extensively audtioned the hollographs, and while they changed the sound significantly, in my system in wasn't for the better.

If anyone is considering these, Buy with right to return or used at enough of discount to resell with minimal loss.