Sistrum or Neuance or...?

With respect to this thread, I would like simply like an answer to my question regarding the difference between something like ceramic cones (e.g. DH Cones) and brass points (i.e. Audio Points) visa vis a platform similar to the Sistrum. I thought part of the reason for forums such as these was that one could pose a question and receive responses without having to do all of the research which others have done. Such research may have been done by an audiophile with an abiding interest and knowledge of their hobby or by a designer/manufacturer (or should have been done by them if they sell this stuff). Obviously, it is up to everyone to weigh such responses with respect to their validity and/or worth.

I mean NOT to pick at Sistrum or anyone else with respect to this issue. There are clearly a lot of folks who have questions or seek edification regarding resonance control for their components. I, for one, think it is borderline insulting to be told something to the effect of "go look it up for yourself". I think all of us are aware of that possible avenue and most have at least a working knowledge of the issues and are interested in details or cause/effect experiences. Now, if all manufacturers choose to refuse giving answers to questions and will, instead, send to me a sample of their product without obligation, I can empirically decide for myself without knowing “how it works”. I don’t see that eventuality coming forth any time soon, though (I recognize Tom’s mention of Sistrum’s “money-back policy”).

OTOH, the more I research this subject myself, the more I come to the conclusion that some do not want to give a definitive answer to resonance solutions is because it would be subsequently revealed that one can achieve such without spending a ton-o-dough.

I think Robert's response is more than fair. Of course (it's obvious by the responses)his response can be tweaked whichever way the mind wants to perceive it. Listen and decide for yourself. No pressure. Don't like it? Send it back. Can't beat that with a stick...though some of you can...
warren

BTW, I know many parasites, bugs, and pigs for that fact, that love eating manure. Maybe they know something that we don't. You should taste it one day. It may just resonante with you.

Let's talk about the *mature* waitresses, instead. I suggested to TWL he should do like I did when I was a hi-fi bum: work part time at a food place in order to have food and *beverage* readily available. In his particular case, he could work at a diner, take his BMW motorcycle to work and start working on those *mature* waitresses. He's got the log cabin, the stereo and the atmosphere! Bet they'd love to listen to some Martina McBride on the system--oops, better get a CD player, Tom!

What a riot!

Happy St. Valentine's day (for those of ewe Catholiks)

As another manufacturer of isolation products (Machina Dynamica), one thing not discussed very often is the importance of seismic activity in the overall scheme of things. The continuous motion of Earth's crust (along w/ other low freq. generators) produces quite a bit of energy in spectrum around 1-10 Hz and higher, w/ peak in vicinity of 1-5 Hz. Some seismic energy higher up freq. scale can be dissipated with damping and other techniques; however, dealing with the very low freq. stuff below 5 Hz is a horse of a different color. IMHO platforms and stands that directly address the sesimic issue are the only way to fly, especially in view of the fact that mass-on-a-spring devices are effective for higher vibration frequencies as well. In fact, IMHO airborne and component vibration is "relatively" innocuous compared to the sesimic type. In the end, whatever works is a step in right direction. My 2 centavos.