Grand Prix Audio- Acrylic VS. Formula shelves


I'm in the process of ordering GPA Monaco amp stands and rack. I'll be running Rowland Model 6 monos and the Emm Labs CDSD & DCC2. I'll probably get the Apex footers for, at least, the equipment rack. Can't decide on whether or not to spring for the Formula shelves, and at which locations they are the most effective/worthwhile. Anybody compare the acrylic and Formula shelves? What are the sonic differences? Thanks, in advance, for your comments.
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Hi,

I did extensive comparisons between the Formula and Acrylic shelves and it was not even remotely close. The Formula shelves added far better pitch articulation, immediacy and background silence, as if I'd upgraded my electronics. Images were moire solid and three dimensional. Bass had more impact and specificity, as if I were going down a half-octave more in bass.

If you can swing it $ wise, the formula shelves are a NO brainer for your set up. I've used them with the EMM gear as well, and the difference was _not_ subtle.

Grand Prix stands owe their science to Formula-One racing technology, where small changes in materials and parts could be the difference between winning and losing. That appears to be the case in High-End audio as well. :-)

Hope this helps, Grant.