Stillpoints Ultra 6 vs Critical Mass Center Stage 2

Thanks so much for your response. Scot, awesome review that is exactly what I was looking for. I'm surprised that a footer could do such a thing as 'kill the tone'. But reading a number of other people's reviews I have seen quite a few people say that about the stillpoints. I just have 3 ultra ss under my chord tt2 dac and to be honest, I just hear positives. Seems like the transients come out a little clearer and the the mids and bass feel 'cleaner', possibly slight more attack. But I will remove them for a couple of days and see.

Any idea where it is most beneficial to place them? I see you choose to place the footers under your amp last, whereas for me I was thinking of starting there. Also, is it best to go for biggest size footer all equipment or does it depend on the weight/size of the component?

Thanks!

I have booth and would suggest still points on analog equipment and centerpoints on preamp or DAC.  PM me if you would like to discuss.  I might have another option from Oregon that will rival these for a fraction of the cost.  This is a referral from Dan at Modwright Instruments, works wonders under my Oppo/Modwright.

Hi b345t

I spoke directly to Joe Lavrencek (the owner & chief designer of CMS) and told me (in an email) that the 1.5” feet do sound better than the smaller feet regardless of weight. More room on the inside for the secret sauce inside the foot. I started with my preamp but I probably should have started with the transport as that piece creates the most vibration. The amp should have been next but I can’t install them by myself because the amp weighs 90 lbs and I can’t lift it by myself AND place the feet under it at the same time. No matter which piece of gear I put them under the results are incredible. Try a set and wait the 5 - 10 days and prepare to be amazed. Good luck.

Scot

Scot, thank you so much, so helpful! I'll probably order a set of 4 1.5'' feet this week. I don't know why but I feel I want to start with the amp. I guess I'll leave them there for 2-3 weeks and see if I want to try them under some other component. Can't wait..! Thanks again Scot.

Hi b345t

Nothing wrong with starting with the amp. I would find out where the power transformer is and put one foot under that or under them both if your amp has two transformers as they create the most vibration. Joe (the designer) recommends four of the feet under each component instead of three, that’s why he includes different thickness metal shims which allows the user to shim the fourth foot so there is no rocking motion and the component is rock stable on the shelf. They’re designed to go flat under the chassis, not under the components factory foot. The are vey expensive but after hearing the improvement, I found it impossible to live without them. Enjoy!

Scot