I put my gear on points and have lead shot to stabalize the components...can't say it made any real audible difference, but then again, I've never tried listening to my system without the points since their introduction. I imagine if you have kids running around, or large trucks driving by frequently, that they may help, but I justify them in my system by telling myself, I've already spent $13000, another $150 to ensure I get the best performance is not a big deal. When I have some more free time, I'll try taking the points away and listen for a week, then add them again. Til then, they are simply giving me peace of mind.
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