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02-07-2013, 03:42 PM
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HRS and Stillpoints With ARC Ref Equipment
Hi,
So I have now received the HRS de-couplers and top plates. Initial findings are that the feet are significantly better than the Black Ravioli - image is better focussed, more depth and control. However I am not sure about the top plates. I have tried with and without. It seems to make the image a bit darker and looses some air. Has anyone else found that? I need to experiment more though! Also, has anyone used them with the ARC Ref gear? I am not sure their impact and even if it is a good idea to place on top of the units due to ventilation. Lastly has anyone done any comparisons between the HRS and Stillpoints? Thanks Marc.
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ARC Ref150, Ref40, DCS Scarlatti, ML CLX, ML Descent I * 2, Transparent MM2 cables 
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02-07-2013, 04:53 PM
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My personal experience with HRS, Stillpoints, Symposium and others are that HRS although costing a bit more, delivers the best value in isolation and sound quality.
As far as the damping plates go, experimentation is the key. I use them on virtually every piece of gear I own.
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Ivan FLORIDA MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES CAPE COD MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES
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02-07-2013, 05:10 PM
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Marc...I use the HRS Nimbus decouplers/spacers underneath my Ref CD 7 and I have found as you have better focus and resolution. I experimented with the dampening plates on top of my CD 7, the Ref 3 pre, and my Ref 110 and to be honest with you, I could not hear their impact. Now this was a long time ago and I don't recall experimenting with different positions on top of the gear so I may have just not given them a proper chance but I do found the Nimbus isolation decouplers/spacers to be quite effective
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02-07-2013, 06:35 PM
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I've never heard my ARC dealer get so excited as when he told me about his experiences with the HRS platforms. They just picked up the line several months ago. It made me really want to try them, but my audio money has other earmarks at the moment, so I don't even want to try them until I'm able to purchase.
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02-07-2013, 07:21 PM
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Cool, thank you for your replies.
So I have managed to get some Stillpoints to try next week. I will then be able to demo the two together. So far, I know I love the HRS Nimbus decouplers, but as stated above, not 100% sure on the damping plates. In terms of placing the damping plates on the equipment, would there be any issues in terms of heat dissipation? Thanks again M.
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ARC Ref150, Ref40, DCS Scarlatti, ML CLX, ML Descent I * 2, Transparent MM2 cables
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