Modified ultra 5 designs can be used as both footers for pianos, and cleverly as a resonance control lp clamp. Determine the current market value of any new or used rv by searching the and the nada guides rv databases simultaneously. Stillpoints support range, the ultra 5, at 3 in diameter and 2. Vertical vibration is transferred to horizontal motion and the vibration energy is converted to heat. When using four stillpoint ultra 5 under components they provide 20 pockets of isolation. The preferred supports for loudspeakers are either the ultra ss or, ultra 5. Stillpoints ultra ss, ultra 5, ess with grid system. 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. 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. All power cords are shunyata ranging from python to anaconda cx. The entire system was floated completely on stillpoints ultra ss. 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 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 stillpoints ultra ss uses stainless steel to transfer energy faster than aluminum and it is more stable.
At that time paul was making the original coneshaped stillpoints, the component stand and the ess rack at several performance levels. Order ultra 6 with the ultra base, or without the ultra base. You might assume that makes things pretty straightforward just compare the three ultras in order of price, and compare the rack to a suitable alternative but in practice the questions posed are a lot more complex. By adding extra elevation and isolation to your equipment, youll hear improvements in. The ultra 2 is not recommended for use under loudspeaker.
Stillpoints llc 573 county road a, suite 103 hudson, wi 54016 651 3154248 stillpoints. Stillpoints ultra base for ultra ss, ultra 5, and ultra 6. Theres no doubt that the best sound by a pretty noticeable amount comes with 3 stillpoints per speaker, tapered end up. Attach directly to an ess rack, providing a lower profile than an ultra 5. Stillpoints aperture acoustic room treatment panels. The ultra 5 has 5 times the stillpoints technology in a single package.
Stillpoints dont have to tell you that the stillpoint ultra 5 is quite an experience, our customers have been raving. Stillpoints ultra 5 isolation feet employs five pockets of stillpoints technology per unit for maximum stability and vibration reduction. When placed under components, these awardwinning devices yield a massive improvement and provide a drastic increase in the level of isolation. Jun 25, 20 stillpoints llc ultra ss the final resonance control support is the ultra five. Chicago speakerworks quartet with dual 10 subs my system is tied together with shunyata stratos interconnect and speaker wire.
Tbg, ive become a believer in stillpoints and agree with your comments regarding the ultra 5 s. Stillpoints ultra 5 isolation unit single analogue. My comparison entailed removing the ultra sss and screwing on the ultra fives. However this is not always possible such as when using ultra 5 s screwed direcly into a speaker. Click here for more information about stillpoints technology. 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. The miraculous results of extremely high doses of the sunshine hormone vitamin d3 my experiment with huge doses of d3 from 25,000 to 50,000 to 100,000 iu a day over a 1 year period kindle edition by jeff t bowles author visit amazons jeff t bowles page. 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. 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. 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.
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. Review stillpoints ultra mini audiogon discussion forum. Compared to the ultra minis, the ultra ss make the 818 sound bigger and bolder. This unique design can be used in multiple applications. Stillpoints adaptors to replace spikesfeet are available in d. Its ideal anywhere in the system but most effective under loudspeakers with the appropriate adaptors.
Stillpoints ultra ss orientation audiogon discussion forum. Stillpoints ultra ss isolators set of 4 analogue seduction. 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. But last year he replaced the original devices by introducing the.
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. Save stillpoints to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The stillpoints ultra mini is the entry product of the new line of ultra four tier filter technology isolators from stillpoints. The stillpoints ultra base improves the performance of ultra 5, ultra 6 or ultra ss footers. Stillpoints ultra 5 isolation feet shop music direct. 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. You can choose to fit these under your components or speakers highly recommended for speakers. The ultra 5 employs five pockets of stillpoints vibration absorbing technology. In essence, this consists of three feet the stillpoints ultra mini, ultra ss and ultra 5 along with the ess equipment rack. It was the best sound i had ever heard them deliver. Stillpoints ultra ss, ultra 5, ess with grid system trouble. If the stillpoints are free with the amp thats a bonus.
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. Its ideal anywhere in the system and a really effective performance upgrade. I have since placed my speakers and electronics on townshend. This ultra 2 version could also be ordered with a hard hat for the top. 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. In order to deal with this, stillpoints offer the ultra base, a 3 diameter disc that is 0. Each leg had an ultra ss screwed on its slider and the amp on top. Stillpoints ultra mini, ultra ss and ultra 5 footers, and ess. Stillpoints ultra mini isolator feet up to 25kg ea 32mm h. Ultra ss and what followed was a complete renewal of his catalogue. Stillpoints ultra five footers are stateoftheart and the most sophisticated vibration control devices ever designed. When using four stillpoint ultra 5 under loudspeakers they provide 20 pockets of isolation under each loudspeaker. Stillpoints ultra ss vibration isolators galen carol audio. Also the top cap should be loosened a quarter of a turn.
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. The stillpoints aperture system, a photoessay stillpoints. 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. 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 ultra stainless steel feet shop music direct. Stillpoints ultra 5, ultra ss, ultra mini and ultra base. Next up is the ultra 5 which, as the name suggests, houses five of the same filters found in the ultra ss. Stillpoints ultra mini isolator feet up to 25kg ea 32mm h x. 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. The stillpoints ultra 5 is a larger version of the stillpoint ultra ss. The ss stands for stainless steel, which is stillpoints preferred material for both their component feet and their rack designs. I had each amp on a stillpoints component stand with four legs.
When it comes to stillpoints, i cant keep still about their virtues. Place an ultra 6 with ultra base between a satellite and subwoofer. 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. Beautifully engineered solution that might be expensive but delivers full value in terms of musical performance. 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. The ultra 5 is quite a step up in physical size and weight, with a big jump up in performance as well. Nonetheless, in the context of a highend system they provide a huge sonic return on the investment.
To say there was an improvement would be a massive understatement. Attach directly to the component stand ss and set the equipment on the ultra 6. Stillpoints ultra mini, ultra ss and ultra 5 footers, and. He holds galaxy s20 ultra in his right hand, using only his thumb. Review stillpoints ultra mini tougher than the rest. 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. 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.
The awardwinning stillpoints ultra stainlesssteel feet incorporate all the advances that make stillpoints isolation racks worldclass components. They are substantially bigger and heavier than the ultra ss. Stillpoints ultra 5 isolation footers krispy audio. If some dealer is willing to thrown in 25% discount im game. The ultra 5 is a larger version of the stainless steel stillpoints ultra audio isolation footer.
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. Stillpoints ultra 5 isolation unit each the stillpoints ultra 5 is a larger version of the stillpoint ultra ss. Both vinyl and digital playback were considerably improved. 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. Again, i heard a better defined and deeper bass, the clean top end, and precise sound stage. I currently have an amp on demo that was kindly provided with a set of three stillpoints ultra ss. All i did was replace my ultra ss with the model 6s. Stillpoints ultra 5 vibration isolators galen carol. The stillpoints ultra ss is a four tier filter, whereas the original stillpoints was a two tier filter. The stillpoints ultra 5 employs five pockets of stillpoint technology.
My final experiment was using the ultra fives replacing the ultra sss under my bmc m1 amps. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I really thought the sound in my dedicated listening room couldnt get any better. Stillpoints ultra 5 and ultra 6 isolation devices the. Stillpoints ultra base for use with the ultra ss, ultra 5, and ultra 6 stillpoint models. Stillpoints ultra ss footers are stateoftheart and the most sophisticated vibration control devices ever designed. 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. For smaller components like a cable box or dvd player, the stillpoint mini. 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. I dont have to tell you that the ultra 5 is quite an experience.
Little did i know the ultra ss was just the beginning. When i heard the ultra ss under the loudspeakers i thought id heard everything stillpoints technology had to offer. In my montreal show report i raved about the high quality of sound coming from the merlin loudspeakers. 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. Official site of stillpoints the stillpoints difference. 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. 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. In fact, i wrote the ultra ss was the most effective accessory id ever tried. 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. Stillpoints ultra vs wilson x1grand slamms whats best. I am considering replacing the stock feet on my vpi classic turntable with either the stillpoints ultra ss or the ultra 5,s. Stillpoints under turntable opinions vinyl and turntables. The hard hat will need to be ordered as an extra and priced individually as listed on the price sheet.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The other components in the system were of equally high standard, and i thought it must. Ultra 5s will support virtually any component or speaker. Stillpoints adapters for spikefeet replacement provide a direct connection between your equipment and the stillpoints ultra 6, ultra 5, ultra ss or base products. 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.
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