Where are the moderators? This thread is screaming for some heavy editing. It's a shame to see a discussion on such an important subject as racks degenerate into personal attacks. Sistrum and Geoff Kait should take their dispute off the forum. It isn't advancing either of you.
Sal, if you use the same moniker on other forums (WBF, CA, etc), I have witnessed your own pointy (pun intended) behaviors, so I am little surprised by your ambassadorial sentiment. A little trash talking is okay by me. Too much tight sphinctered, PC mind control is stale and contributes little to the dialogue IMO.
For what it's worth, I recognize the critical importance of racks and footers. I have also tried AudioPoints under many components but have yet to find a place where they were an improvement. Different yes, but not an improvement. I could say the same about a whole host of other footers such as half a dozen Herbie's doodads, many different cones (brass, aluminum, ceramic etc.), Sorbothane, and all sorts of other materials. The only keepers to date have been wood products, either solid wood or plywood. I haven't tried very many commercial equipment racks due to the expense, but I have been pleased with a Sound Anchors steel stand for my turntable (with a wood platform on top). I also use Sound Anchors amp stands but all other electronics are on wood stands or racks.So you are using wood as a tone control which is fine. Its all about system voicing at the end of the day. BTW, I know people have used Audiopoints in conjunction with Sound Anchor stuff (which is a valid product). At one time I believe SS points were sold as an upgrade. To each his own.