The Sistrum stands are an excellent support structure when used in conjunction with Neuance(with the platform placed atop the upturned spikes). The primary concern is that one has enough space between the rack tiers to accomodate the thickness of the Neuance platform and your gear.
Obviously,in this application, the Sistrum's normally intended function will effectively be disabled and Neuance will perform in much the same way as it would when used as a replacement shelf for any other high quality support/rack featuring decoupled shelving such as Mana,Zoethecus or Target,etc.
Here ,rather than attempting to collect,spread and transfer excess energies from the component(airbourne,line and self -generated) thru the Sistrum's horizontal frame structure into the leg uprights and onto the flooring substrate and eventually to ground , Neuance itself functions as a rapid dissipation medium in direct contact with the component.In addition,as Neuance is bidirectional in its ability to dissipate and absorb vibrations,it also offers reductions of floorbourne/structurally sourced energies from energizing the component.
Regarding the use of aftermarket component footers (such as Audiopoints & APCD discs),please consider that Neuance has been very carefully designed to be sonically "invisible" and free of coloration.
It is not generally necessary or beneficial to sandwich aftermarket footers/cones between the component and the Neuance platform except for fine tuning for specific system issues & flavouring to taste.
Most footer devices function primarily as filters which can often be of benefit in band-aiding or masking resonance problems in a more traditional setting but when placed between the component and Neuance, can often impede the smooth and even transfer of energies towards Neuances collection laminate structure and absorbant core.
For the most part,due to this perception of "neutrality" and very low self-generated signature, Neuance will tend to ruthlessly reveal the sonic character of the footer for the good or the bad.
This isn't to say that footer devices will never be beneficial in conjunction with Neuance, but rather it is highly recommended that one starts out using the component manufacturers OEM stock feet until you gain a better understanding of Neuance's impact on the presentation and to establish a performance base-line for comparison.Once you have a good handle on it,you may experiment with footers to your heart's content.
Regards,
Ken Lyon
GreaterRanges/Neuance