I have been experimenting with the Stillpoints LP1 on my Kuzma XL, which is normally supplied with a heavy screw-down clamp. It definitely changes the sound in the following ways: the overall loudness of the system is lower; there is less apparent 'propulsiveness,' particularly in the upper bass; the midrange does seem more 'pacific.' I retuned my system to accomodate these changes, largely by fiddling with the crossover point and gain of the woofer on my Avantgardes, and adjusting the overall level of the system (i.e., I play it at a higher setting on the line stage). I spoke with Franc re using it in place of the factory clamp and he did recommend his ebony weight. So, in essence, there is no reason, according to the turntable manufacturer, why I have to use a screw down clamp.
I'm liking what the Stillpoint is doing. But I also changed out line stages recently, and that's made a dramatic increase in bass articulation. So, I readjusted everything again. And it sounds terrific. Right now, I'm sticking with the Stillpoints, but that isn't an across the board endorsement for you to go out and buy one.
I'm liking what the Stillpoint is doing. But I also changed out line stages recently, and that's made a dramatic increase in bass articulation. So, I readjusted everything again. And it sounds terrific. Right now, I'm sticking with the Stillpoints, but that isn't an across the board endorsement for you to go out and buy one.