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In Reply to: RE: SHOOT-OUT: Stillpoints Ultra SS Footers vs. MSA BlackPod Footers posted by Winston Smith on November 30, 2014 at 02:38:10
So what equipment were they under during this test?
Follow Ups:
... I specifically mentioned that the MSA reference system was listed in previous reviews of the MSA BlackDiscus and BlackSticks, so apparently that slipped by unnoticed.
It is a computer audio source. Currently, it feeds a Squeezebox with various mods and upgrades (ask MSA about that, not me; not my system) that feed into a custom-designed pre-dac that Bob Pragnell designed and built himself from scratch. This feeds either a super-tweaked out Moskido amplifier (an amplifier design of note that Bob Prangnell is responsible for) or a super tweaked out Goldmund Mimesis clone. Speakers are Magnepan MG 3.5s, as I recall. Bob at MSA can chime in and correct anything I may have wrong. The Goldmund clones were in the mix for this session.
Sadly, as all the equipment (save the Maggies) is custom built or tweaked, it is difficult to draw many conclusions from these descriptions. I suggest you simply inquire with MSA for particulars that interest you, or that you feel would help you understand things to your liking.
I missed the previous reviews. What is the height of the footers?
Sorry I didn't originally include the info.
Here ya go:
BlackPods- 35mm tall x 55mm diameter
Stillpoints- Ultra Mini: 25mm diameter x 32mm tall; Ultra SS : 35mm diameter x 47mm tall; Ultra 5 : 75mm diameter x 60mm tall
Don't know the exact weights of each, but they are quite substantial footers (at least the Ultra SS we tried; I cannot comment on the Stillpoints Minis or Ultra 5s, though.) No light-weights in the offerings tested.
I notice that Bob (owner) has a review of this product on his site, and ... wait for it .... likes his footers better than the Stillpoints!!! And Winston seems to echo his comments. I wonder if they were listening together and shared their notes. This whole thing reads as a parody of subjective audio impressions, but I think these guys are serious. How sad and ridiculous.
What is your problem? Of course we were listening together. He came over for listening session. Duh. And yes, we both heard the same thing. I only had them for a week, so that's why both reports are out at the same time. Spooky eh?
In Winny's breathless haste (notice all the exclamation marks!) to promote this product, he forgot to mention what equipment was used. It probably doesn't matter. They were that great!I didn't notice how the tests were administered as well. Again it doesn't matter. They were that great!
Edits: 11/30/14 11/30/14
...Insists on complete transparency.
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