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I am somewhat amazed that there is no thread dealing with Star Sound Tech's devices

I have their Rhythm platforms and rack, their new 2.5" Audio Points (2.5AP-1AINT, and new self-holding coupling cups (APCD4-Invert). All of them are great improvements in my system. There are certainly other contributing factors, but if you want realism in the hologram before you, all of these are worth considering. Each is superior to its predecessor still among the Star Sound products. I have done this comparison in all cases and each is quite a good deal better. I am where I never thought reproduced music would never allow me. I must say that what I am hearing is really the sound perspective of the microphones, not of the good seat audience. Maybe the conductor has always heard what I'm hearing but I have had perfect seats in Chicago Orchestra Hall and have not heard. I have spent more on these items than I have on those seats each concert but these are enduring.

If realism, not just music, is your pursuit, I would strongly suggest you try them. I am hearing great performances and totally thrilled.
tbg

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tbg OP
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sbank, I had heard about Sistrum and even seen this on the Star Sound webpage, but there was long hiatus in this company. Now they seem to be on quite a roll. 

I am shocked as I said about so little comment about the Rhythm platforms and racks, as well as the evolution of Audio Points and coupling cups. 
tbg OP
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audiolabryinth, Critical Mass makes speakers. Why do you mention them here?
tbg OP
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On seeing the Critical Mass stands, I realize that I have seen and heard them. I have the propensity to enter rooms and to not be thorough if I am not thrilled with what I hear. I'm not saying this to condemn the Critical Mass as there are many other components involved and often if there is too much talking in a room I move on.

I must also admit that in my experience only brass, and certain brasses, seem to be better. I got down the Star Sound route because of what I heard with their cheap Apprentice platform with its Audio Points. Actually the Audio Points themselves were the reason why they first got my attention.

I got a Tripoint Troy Signature grounding unit to review and while I liked it, I noted that the Audio Points were not used on it. I got the 1.5 inch Audio Point in as they were used on the original Troy that long ago I reviewed. I thought they improved the Troy Signature. This lead to my trying the Apprentice and being struck by its openness, dynamics, and top end. This lead to the slippery slope.
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My review of the original Troy is in DaGoGo and of the Troy Signature in StereoTimes.

tbg OP
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Dave, be careful with this combination and dampening on top. I have repeatedly found that the APCD2s were best versus the APCD5s, but as alway YMMV.
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