Stillpoints and reference-level speakers

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,

I agree that the stands don't all of a sudden change the perspective from row ten to one. If your system and speakers give you row one, then the stand will give you better sound in row one.

Agear has a killer row one room and speaker!

My speakers are not quite row one, but the stands made them more of what they already were if that makes sense...

Ok after 4 days these Star Sound Apprentice stands have fully bloomed! Natural tone, luscious bass, engaging mids......all served up with all the dynamic energy you hear in live music. These are really a wonderful investment and marvelous. I want to repeat they do settle in over 72 hours and become more full bodied and natural sounding.

Well,
We can all agree that the Apprentice is a terrific product.I look forward to Agear's inevitable purchase of the Backstage platforms and how they improve upon the Apprentice's high standards that we've established here. Agear don't keep us waiting too long.
Charles,

Agear,
Your SOTA mechanically grounded listening room demands that the Backstage find a permanent home there.