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sistrum vs neuance

Anyone tried both products? What differences did you hear. A similar thread degenerated in to arguements and name calling. Please, could we talk about the sonics and leave the physics and egos out? I don't want to fight about isolation, energy transfer, etc. but I would love to hear your listening experiences with both products. Thanks
84audio
gunbei
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Tvad, Nomex suit, LOL!

Flame on!!!!!!!!!!
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dekay
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I have not talked with him for quite some time, but seem to recall that member Brulee has used both shelves. You might try contacting him.

As I understand it the more recent Neuance shelves do not require spike mounting (they can simply be placed upon your existing shelf), which will be an advantage for many.

I've used Neuance shelves for years now (my rack has adjustable upturned brass spikes for all the shelves) and have been quite happy with them.
84audio OP
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Dekay, thanks for the tip. I had an interesting conversation with Ken Lyons today, and I am looking forward to trying a Neuance soon.
theaudiotweak
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I made this offer because I know how Sistrum works.I know how to make Sistrum work properly if I am allowed the time and space within one's system to set up Sistrum in a complete and orderly fashion..I know by years of experience and experimentation that my system is set up properly with Sistrum in use. I look forward to trying, testing, comparing, documenting, reporting, in concert with a few individuals in the local community of audio any and all so called isolation devices..I want to know more and to learn more..Tom
mprime
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If there is a point of concensus on this issue, it must rest in the following question: why do component manufacturers design their products so that they are audibly impacted by such devices?

In other words: how hard is it to design a good chassis?

The only answer I can think of is that the majority of their market does not hear the difference proper chassis vibration management offers the component, or is unwilling to pay for it in the standard product. Therefore, we (who can hear the difference) are left to stumble through these ad-hoc solutions, which can be quite frustrating.

As you no doubt have gathered, '84' there are passionate camps on both sides, brought on - no doubt - by the radically different approaches these "systems" take. They really are apples and oranges.

And everone knows oranges are better than apples....

Sorry, couldn't resist :-)

Best,
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