Stillpoints and reference-level speakers

Audiolabyrinth, I ask Star Sound about polishing brass feet and was offer to have them polished by Star Sound. I asked whether that was done to the Audio Points and was told yes. They would say nothing more than to say I should not polish them at all, nor to paint them. I must say that I received cotton gloves to use in installing them.

Finally, I recently discovered that the feet I used under my Tidal speakers were Star Sound Audio Points and they have gotten dull and I wonder about polishing them to be bright again.

I spoke a few people who knew people who died by the plane crash. The world is getting harder. In the world of audio it is the same story.

When I speak distributers you hear a lot of sad stories. It irritates me a lot. Because I want people to get the best endresult. In the Netherlands many shop buy unknown brands. They buy it directly from a factory. So they make a better profit. These products are often less than average.

The other problem what you see more these days in my country is that people who work in audio get less freedom in giving advice. Audio shops are often distributer of brands. They get the advice to sell these products first. I call it colouration selling. I hate it a lot.

I do it my way, I swimm against the stream. And you can't stop me. The best sound will win at the end!

Audio Points are currently in the 24TH year of production. The product has evolved over time in material science, machining techniques and finishing processes. In some cases, years of environmental exposure has darkened the cosmetic appearance of the brass.

Star Sound is constantly striving to improve the product. Should you have any Audio Points that have tarnished or discolored over time we will refinish them to the current product standards for a nominal cost. Upon return you will notice an improvement in performance as oxide or the tarnishing of brass slows the speed of resonance transfer on any brass part and limits sonic performance. We will not remove larger scratches or dents imposed from abuse.

Audio Points’ current packaging instructions contain this information:

No Brass Polishes – EVER! The ‘Trade Secret’ Star Sound finishing and brass bonding process assures years of sustained and natural brass cosmetic appearance, without oxidation. Store-bought brass polishes are abrasive and will destroy the finish, promoting oxidation that will certainly devastate the performance of the Audio Points, as well as any of the accessories. While competitors state that oxide establishes a natural patina look to the brass, the patina oxide produces is never a desirable effect for sound and performance efficiency. Tom..Star Sound Technologies.

Bo did made me laugh despite his uncouth language....

Are the Audio Points made of gold?