Sistrum or Neuance or...?

Psychic - I understand those mature waitresses can do wonders for your resonance AND perform with little impedence on a faulty floor. :-)

Audiotweak - a "signature loan" to buy? Scared me right off! ;-)

TAT, I'm not sure if you were speaking in my direction but, just in case you are confusing me with someone else, I do not have a Sony SACD player.

I used to, but if you remember that you have a good memory or are adept at searchin' me posts! :-)

Not to challenge anyone's design. I figure Sistrum has researched what they think is best and some folks seem to like them.

But let me ask this. How would the dynamics change, if any, in the event something like the ceramic DH cones were used in place of the Audio points?

With respect to this thread, I would like simply like an answer to my question regarding the difference between something like ceramic cones (e.g. DH Cones) and brass points (i.e. Audio Points) visa vis a platform similar to the Sistrum. I thought part of the reason for forums such as these was that one could pose a question and receive responses without having to do all of the research which others have done. Such research may have been done by an audiophile with an abiding interest and knowledge of their hobby or by a designer/manufacturer (or should have been done by them if they sell this stuff). Obviously, it is up to everyone to weigh such responses with respect to their validity and/or worth.

I mean NOT to pick at Sistrum or anyone else with respect to this issue. There are clearly a lot of folks who have questions or seek edification regarding resonance control for their components. I, for one, think it is borderline insulting to be told something to the effect of "go look it up for yourself". I think all of us are aware of that possible avenue and most have at least a working knowledge of the issues and are interested in details or cause/effect experiences. Now, if all manufacturers choose to refuse giving answers to questions and will, instead, send to me a sample of their product without obligation, I can empirically decide for myself without knowing “how it works”. I don’t see that eventuality coming forth any time soon, though (I recognize Tom’s mention of Sistrum’s “money-back policy”).

OTOH, the more I research this subject myself, the more I come to the conclusion that some do not want to give a definitive answer to resonance solutions is because it would be subsequently revealed that one can achieve such without spending a ton-o-dough.