I also am using the Aurios 1.2 with bearing currently under CDP, it took me a while to effectively nuetralize my VD Nite AC cord's effect so they work properly. Agree with others that you must try many things they all sound different and I still own several other footer systems, and shelves.
The Daruma II bearings will give you a "taste" of the Aurios 1.2 for under $100 a set of three. If you keep looking you can get a used set of Aurios 1.2 for @$200 here.
BTW I find the Aurios 1.2 with bearing a noticeable improvement vs original Aurios MIB both in sound and easier set-up.
If you don't want to fool with hassle/cost of bearings the huge Mapleshade Heavy Foot brass cones work very good for $60 a set of three.
The Daruma II bearings will give you a "taste" of the Aurios 1.2 for under $100 a set of three. If you keep looking you can get a used set of Aurios 1.2 for @$200 here.
BTW I find the Aurios 1.2 with bearing a noticeable improvement vs original Aurios MIB both in sound and easier set-up.
If you don't want to fool with hassle/cost of bearings the huge Mapleshade Heavy Foot brass cones work very good for $60 a set of three.