Stillpoints and reference-level speakers


Seems logical to assume that the makers of megabuck speakers would use superior footers in their designs. Any experience out there with Stillpoints isolation devices to support the reference-level offerings from Magico, TAD, Rockport, Tidal, and others?
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Bill, I did a similar comparison with the original Stillpoints and the apprentice stands under Intuitive Design Gamma Summits, and I my findings mirror yours. Better bass, focus, and ambient energy but maintaining an organic signature. The Stillpoints also had some midrange fizz or something that I did not completely care for. Hard to pin down....
Your feedback was spot on with questions I do not need to ask now, you were imformative and covered the sound of these stands quite well, however, what is the presatation like?, Is it roll A, D, G, J????, where the presatation placement is of importance to me, thankyou Grannyring.
Mark_nz, very interesting, what a great read!, thankyou for your paticapation here.
what is the presatation like?, Is it roll A, D, G, J????

This can vary with room geometry and speakers, but generally I have found the SS stands to have a much more "live" sound (aka ambient energy). In my current room, it is definitely more of a front row presentation (not mid or back hall). The musicians are right "there"....just like the real thing.
I don't believe that the Apprentice change the fundamental room/speaker presentation. Depends on the recording but usually my stage begins behind the speaker's plane and goes back beyond the front wall. Some recordings place the instruments out in front of the speakers. As Agear said and I agree, the overwhelming effect is that the live presence/palpable aspect is improved. The sense of dynamic energy, flesh and blood and vibrancy are undeniable. It your system is organic this quality is enhanced further. The sound seems to come from everywhere but the speakers themselves with good recordings.
Charles,