2. misc-audio
  3. 1055346207

Aurios vs Stillpoints, any experience?

I have a set of Aurios 1.1 under the feet of my Sota Star Sapphire turntable, and have been very happy with the results.

Recently I had the opportunity to audition a set of the Stillpoints. I am concerned about the fact that there is unlimited travel with the Stillpoints so theoretically it is possible for a piece of electronics to roll off of the bearings. I wanted to use the Stillpoints under the TT but because of the amount of motion involved with the TT I am worried about the TT falling. Between opening and closing the dustcover, swinging the arm, and removing LPs I am worried about possible damage.

I installed the Stillpoints under my amp and it has not moved at all, but the amp is close to the floor, and is moved much less than the turntable.

Does anyone have any experience with these bearings and how did the compare to one another??? Is it possible for equipment to roll off of or around a level shelf??? Are these valid concerns???
128x128nrchy

Showing 1 response by bigkidz

bigkidz
3,311 posts
 
Here is a reply I got from someone who has used the AUrios, Stillpoints and the IsoBase that a local designer in New Jersey builds, hope it is useful.

Only got finished setting up the Isobase at the end of the week. The Isobase is excellent and better than the bearing isolation devices I have tried (Stillpoints, Aurios w/tbc ball). The level of smoothness and detail it brings is very impressive. It has very much the same tonality as the Stillpoints (where Stillpoints are a bit more warmish than the Iso, and Aurios adds brightness) but just much more of everything.
For how much it costs, it's another great product.
More to discover