Grand Prix versus Stillpoints

Tbg, I don't believe Acrylic by itself is necessarily bad sounding. All materials have an inherent sound when used as a base, whether Corian, marble, granite, wood or MDF. The component base rack was a step up in their technology and was wider than the original. Also, the absence of any shelf material on the bigger rack probably played a role no matter what shelf material might have been there before.

I thought the original Stillpoints rack was the best isolation I had experienced with the original acrylic shelves, so I was taken aback at the improvement gained from switching to the stacked component base rack. As always, context plays the lead role in our preference and experience. Their OEM footers also made a permanent and positive difference under my MAXX 3's.
As with anything its best to try and compare when possible.

Grant
Shunyata Research

I understood, Grant. I must admit that I have a bias against acrylic but nevertheless think the StillPoints rack is outstanding. I found the OEM feet between my linestage and the acrylic shelf added greatly to the sound.

03-06-10: Tabl10s
Albert,

Physical isolation.

Sorry to be so slow responding, I was at Axpona in Florida until late last night.

I have only the stock footers under the JL Audio subs. Probably would be a big upgrade with Stillpoints rather then the stock.

Albert,

Forgive me if I missed it, but did you have the Apex footers on the GPA amp stands?

Hornguys,

Yes, I had the GPA with 3/4" acrylic shelves and Apex footers. I understand the Carbon Fiber shelves are a nice upgrade over what I had, but I have not had an opportunity to try that.

When I got the GPA the amps were just sitting on the floor and the improvement was mind blowing. I did not think anything else could make it better and in all fairness, other systems might have produced completely different results.