To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. My comparison entailed removing the ultra sss and screwing on the ultra fives. My final experiment was using the ultra fives replacing the ultra sss under my bmc m1 amps. He runs his finger up and down, and left and right across the screen to show the quick and smooth response of the 120hz display. I am considering replacing the stock feet on my vpi classic turntable with either the stillpoints ultra ss or the ultra 5,s. Oct 19, 2012 i wrote stillpoints about weight limitations, because i wanted to use a set of ultras under my 180 lb speakers and they replied that the ultra al aluminum now discontinued. Stillpoints llc 573 county road a, suite 103 hudson, wi 54016 651 3154248 stillpoints.
When i heard the ultra ss under the loudspeakers i thought id heard everything stillpoints technology had to offer. When placed under components, these awardwinning devices yield a massive improvement and provide a drastic increase in the level of isolation. Nonetheless, in the context of a highend system they provide a huge sonic return on the investment. Its profile looks like an ultra ss seen through a fisheye lens, with the same sloping shoulders and slight overall taper, but in this case the contact patch is a massive 1 34 in diameter. The top line stillpoint ultra 5 offers five of the isolation modules which are incorporated into the ultra ss design and is their best component footer and speaker support. Fine transients, as robert noted, sounded more lifelike because of a reduction in transient blurring, something that i would ascribe to the ability of the stillpoints ultras ability to lower, and not by a small margin, the noise floor. Stillpoints ultra mini, ultra ss and ultra 5 footers, and.
The other components in the system were of equally high standard, and i thought it must. Stillpoints ultra base for ultra ss, ultra 5, and ultra 6. Stillpoints ultra ss, ultra 5, ess with grid system trouble. This ultra 2 version could also be ordered with a hard hat for the top. The stillpoints ultra 5 employs five pockets of stillpoint technology. Stillpoints ultra ss isolators set of 4 analogue seduction. Attach directly to the component stand ss and set the equipment on the ultra 6. Stillpoints ultra 5 and ultra 6 isolation devices the.
Who here has used either of these products for this application, and what was your opinion regarding improvement or non improvement. Theres no doubt that the best sound by a pretty noticeable amount comes with 3 stillpoints per speaker, tapered end up. The bigger stillpoints ultra ss use a 4layered system using 10 ceramic balls and this seems to have its effect on the sound as once again there was a major leap in sound quality. I have 8 stillpoints ultra ss with threaded adaptors for my speakers acoustic zen crescendo, and hardwood flooring over a concrete slab in my listening room. I dont have to tell you that the ultra 5 is quite an experience. Save stillpoints to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Tbg, ive become a believer in stillpoints and agree with your comments regarding the ultra 5 s. I recently ordered a pair of magico s5s and plan to use a set of 3 ultra 5 s with the ultra bases under each speaker, and plan to buy 2 more sets of 4 ultra ss to go under my amps. The ultra 5 employs five pockets of stillpoints vibration absorbing technology. Stillpoints adapters for spikefeet replacement provide a direct connection between your equipment and the stillpoints ultra 6, ultra 5, ultra ss or base products. If the stillpoints are free with the amp thats a bonus. If some dealer is willing to thrown in 25% discount im game. Review stillpoints ultra mini tougher than the rest. Stillpoints ultra stainless steel feet shop music direct.
I really thought the sound in my dedicated listening room couldnt get any better. Stillpoints ultra 5 isolation feet employs five pockets of stillpoints technology per unit for maximum stability and vibration reduction. Each leg had an ultra ss screwed on its slider and the amp on top. The stillpoint ultra ss is ideal for placing beneath speakers or heavy amplifiers. All i did was replace my ultra ss with the model 6s. At that time paul was making the original coneshaped stillpoints, the component stand and the ess rack at several performance levels. The ultra 6 ss is drilled and tapped on the narrow end with 1420 thread and can be used effectively pointing up or pointing down with the same performance. Designed to be attached under gear and speakers, ultra ss uses a fourtier ballbearing filter to prevent any unwanted vibration from infecting components or speakers. He holds galaxy s20 ultra in his right hand, using only his thumb. The stillpoints ultra ss is a four tier filter, whereas the original stillpoints was a two tier filter. I had each amp on a stillpoints component stand with four legs.
Sets will be sold with the stillpoints box but if you only want one base, it wont come with a box unless it just works out that theres a box left. Determine the current market value of any new or used rv by searching the and the nada guides rv databases simultaneously. Next up is the ultra 5 which, as the name suggests, houses five of the same filters found in the ultra ss. Jun 25, 20 stillpoints llc ultra ss the final resonance control support is the ultra five. Also the top cap should be loosened a quarter of a turn. Compared to the ultra minis, the ultra ss make the 818 sound bigger and bolder. Stillpoints dont have to tell you that the stillpoint ultra 5 is quite an experience, our customers have been raving. Stillpoints ultra mini isolator feet up to 25kg ea 32mm h x. Stillpoints ultra mini designed for components weighing 50 pounds or less, the ultra minis feature one ceramic ball bearing that acts as a vibration filter to reduce the transfer of vibration. Stillpoints ultra 5 vibration isolators galen carol. Research the current asking price, book value and mrsp of any motorhome, travel trailer, 5th wheel trailer, camper, or toy hauler available on the market today. In essence, this consists of three feet the stillpoints ultra mini, ultra ss and ultra 5 along with the ess equipment rack.
Stillpoints ultra base for use with the ultra ss, ultra 5, and ultra 6 stillpoint models. The preferred supports for loudspeakers are either the ultra ss or, ultra 5. In my montreal show report i raved about the high quality of sound coming from the merlin loudspeakers. By adding extra elevation and isolation to your equipment, youll hear improvements in. Ultra 5s will support virtually any component or speaker. Stillpoints ultra 5 isolation unit single analogue. Place an ultra 6 with ultra base between a satellite and subwoofer. Stillpoints ultra mini, ultra ss and ultra 5 footers, and ess. Beautifully engineered solution that might be expensive but delivers full value in terms of musical performance. Stillpoints ultra mini isolator feet up to 25kg ea 32mm h. The awardwinning stillpoints ultra stainlesssteel feet incorporate all the advances that make stillpoints isolation racks worldclass components. This chunky and very heavy filter system is a threeinch diameter, twopiece, solid stainless steel puck that houses five technology pockets, like those found in the ultra ss.
Again, i heard a better defined and deeper bass, the clean top end, and precise sound stage. The ultra 5 has 5 times the stillpoints technology in a single package. All power cords are shunyata ranging from python to anaconda cx. Stillpoints ultra ss isolation footers krispy audio. The stillpoints ultra 5 is a larger version of the stillpoint ultra ss. Stillpoints support range, the ultra 5, at 3 in diameter and 2.
The ultra 5 is a larger version of the stainless steel stillpoints ultra audio isolation footer. Stillpoints ultra mini set of 3 also available in sets of 4 beautifully engineered solution that might be expensive but delivers full value in terms of musical performance. When using four stillpoint ultra 5 under loudspeakers they provide 20 pockets of isolation under each loudspeaker. Vertical vibration is transferred to horizontal motion and the vibration energy is converted to heat. Little did i know the ultra ss was just the beginning. Order ultra 6 with the ultra base, or without the ultra base. The remit of stillpoints is quite simple, mechanical isolation which lowers the noise floor, by doing this you increase transparency, dynamic range and resolution and gain clarity, articulation. For smaller components like a cable box or dvd player, the stillpoint mini. But last year he replaced the original devices by introducing the. I have tried stillpoints ultra minis, ultra ss and ultra 5s, they sent the sound of my system from high resolution analogue to bright, forward and hard, this characteristic was there regardless of equipment i placed them under. Stillpoints ultra ss, ultra 5, ess with grid system.
Ultra ss and ultra 5 can be used underneath equipment on a shelf or the floor or underneath any loudspeakers, where they are ideally used with threaded adaptors as spike replacements. The stillpoints ultra ss uses stainless steel to transfer energy faster than aluminum and it is more stable. Chicago speakerworks quartet with dual 10 subs my system is tied together with shunyata stratos interconnect and speaker wire. The ultra 2 is not recommended for use under loudspeaker. When it comes to stillpoints, i cant keep still about their virtues. Stillpoints ultra ss orientation audiogon discussion forum. Stillpoints ultra 5 isolation feet shop music direct. Oct 19, 2012 i have 8 stillpoints ultra ss with threaded adaptors for my speakers acoustic zen crescendo, and hardwood flooring over a concrete slab in my listening room. Stillpoints under turntable opinions vinyl and turntables. There are 5 technology pockets in each one, so when 4 are fitted under a component or a speaker theres a lot going on. The entire system was floated completely on stillpoints ultra ss. It was the best sound i had ever heard them deliver. Stillpoints ultra 5, ultra ss, ultra mini and ultra base.
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In fact, i wrote the ultra ss was the most effective accessory id ever tried. Stillpoints ultra five footers are stateoftheart and the most sophisticated vibration control devices ever designed. I wrote stillpoints about weight limitations, because i wanted to use a set of ultras under my 180 lb speakers and they replied that the ultra al aluminum now discontinued. When using four stillpoint ultra 5 under components they provide 20 pockets of isolation. Stillpoints ultra 5 isolation unit each the stillpoints ultra 5 is a larger version of the stillpoint ultra ss. Stillpoints ultra 5 isolation footers krispy audio. Official site of stillpoints the stillpoints difference. To say there was an improvement would be a massive understatement. Stillpoints ultra ss vibration isolators galen carol audio. Stillpoints sort by top sellers relevance lowest price highest price title az title za artist az artist za latest added top sellers results per page 20 20 40 100. You can choose to fit these under your components or speakers highly recommended for speakers. The ss stands for stainless steel, which is stillpoints preferred material for both their component feet and their rack designs.
Fine transients, as robert noted, sounded more lifelike because of a reduction in transient blurring, something that i would ascribe to the ability of the stillpoints ultra s ability to lower, and not by a small margin, the noise floor. Dec 29, 2014 stillpoints recommends that the techonolgy pocket be oriented closest to the component which in the case of the ultra ss s, is with the narrow end up. May 11, 2015 i am considering replacing the stock feet on my vpi classic turntable with either the stillpoints ultra ss or the ultra 5,s. Stillpoints adaptors to replace spikesfeet are available in d. The ultra ss is a twopiece filter housed within a stainless steel body that can be fitted as a direct threaded replacement for any foot that might be detachable. Its ideal anywhere in the system and a really effective performance upgrade. The ultra base also works well under components that are sitting on floors as their polished stainless steel surface is unlikely to scratch or otherwise damage them. I currently have an amp on demo that was kindly provided with a set of three stillpoints ultra ss. Stillpoints ultra vs wilson x1grand slamms whats best. They are substantially bigger and heavier than the ultra ss. Stillpoints ultra ss set of 4 designed to be used under turntables, cd players, dacs, music streamers, network players, integrated amplifiers, pre and power amplifiers and loudspeakers. Stillpoints adapters priced per single adapter analogue.
The base of the stillpoints absorb the vibration from the components shelf caused by the music in the room or from other nearby components. The exemplar comes with stillpoints ultra ss installed precisely where they can be directly used with the stillpoints rack, but initially i installed it on the shelf where the bmc had been tried on the ultra fives. The ultra 5 is quite a step up in physical size and weight, with a big jump up in performance as well. Both vinyl and digital playback were considerably improved. Modified ultra 5 designs can be used as both footers for pianos, and cleverly as a resonance control lp clamp. Review stillpoints ultra mini audiogon discussion forum. The stillpoints aperture system, a photoessay stillpoints. Stillpoints ultra ss footers are stateoftheart and the most sophisticated vibration control devices ever designed. Attach directly to an ess rack, providing a lower profile than an ultra 5. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Mccormack 125 platinum fullrev edition, plus mccormack vre1 preamplifier nuforce p9 mono blocks, birdland odeonag 24192sacd upsampling dac, audio research sp8 dahong seeto version preamplifier, nuforce p9 mono blocks, kr vt600mk tube mono blocks, mccormack 0.
The stillpoints ultra base improves the performance of ultra 5, ultra 6 or ultra ss footers. Stillpoints are stateoftheart audio isolation feet that reduce mechanical vibrations and decouple components from surfaces. Whereas using four ultras under a loudspeaker and enjoying 4 pockets of stillpoint technolgy, four ultra 5 provide 20 pockets of isolation under each loudspeaker. In order to deal with this, stillpoints offer the ultra base, a 3 diameter disc that is 0.
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