any tried Still Points?


I have heard about the new Still Points isolation devices. Do they work and in what aplications? I have talked with 2 dealers--1 says the are great and the other was kind of luke warm on them. Would I be better off saving my money and just buying Vibrapods? thanks
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I will have to whole heartedly agree with Davidz. Have been using the still points under my cd player and amp. I have heard the MIB 1.0-1.2 as well as the pro's in my system and in my opinion these are superior to them all. The MIB's have a tendency to open up the top end at the risk of making it "too" airy to the point of being unnatural. The Still Points on the other hand bring the music back "down" to earth. The highs still retain their detail, but are able to achieve a solidity, and stability that is awesome. Soundstaging, imaging, timbre and harmonic richness are also greatly improved. When listening to string instruments such as a grand piano, I have been able to hear harmonic overtones and resonant decay unlike any I have ever heard. The bass also has become more articulate and has more impact. These little guys really help in allowing the listener to hear further into the music with out adding any deleterious effects of their own, unlike many other similar products out there. If you are looking for a cost effective(considering performace-to-price ratio)these are a good place to start.

P.S. these are in no way tweaky to set up. No shims. No sliding around. Just put in place and enjoy.
Hope this helps,

Kris
Twl,
The Still Points are Ceramic Bearings housed in what appeares to be aluminum cone. No Ferrous metal at all. This is one of the reasons I chose to use them under my amp. I too have a Berning 270. The ZOTL products as you know are very sensitive to many different exterior influences(vibration, metal,etc..) the still points do a superior job at controlling them.
Twl, to see a picture of the Still Points go to www.stillpoints.us, not much info but good pics.