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In Reply to: RE: There seems to be a bit more to this device..... posted by Paul Tobin on August 10, 2012 at 16:45:39
But come on :-)
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While other weights/clamps seem to be offered in the $100-200 range, this product is hardly in the outrageous category.
Geez, there a number of companies selling 1m interconnects for $10000 - $15000, cartridges for $15000....and there seems to be a contest as to who can offer the highest priced turntable (the sky seems to be the limit).
Yes, the Stillpoints record weight seems somewhat expensive for what it is - but I'd still place it in the 'affordable' category.
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Why pick on this product? Do you really have to ask?
This is fringe stuff that has suspect value . Interesting to see in the market place, but to give these types of overpriced products any credibility does not take HiFi to a better, more inclusive, place.
But I suppose Hi Fi isn't going to be ascending anytime soon, so go crazy.
Buy the way, I could fly to Hawaii for less than this thing costs. Affordable is subjective.
Hearing.is also subjective. Subjective hearing is the only reason for these products. Subjective hearing cannot be avoided. Products that exploit that fact can be avoided and should be called out.
'Fringe stuff' - oh please.....there are people selling cream to rub on audio components and Tibetan singing bowls as room acoustic treatment.
Is this record puck, which is based on the well reviewed and widely praised Stillpoint coupling devices, really at the fringe?
If you are looking to equate high end audio pricing with real world goods/commodities, then you have the wrong hobby.
This whole industry is built on peoples subjective hearing preferences.
Therefore the entire industry is (in your words) exploiting this fact.
I suggest if YOU can't hear/prefer the difference a component/device makes - then don't buy it.
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You're probably correct, Paul. I was a bit out of line to point it out. Who knows, it might provide a substantial sonic improvement.
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