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[QUOTE=Olskool;384683]Jazzhead, I purchased the Ultra SS set of three and they are under my VS-115, is this the model you are running under your components? What do you think about using the Mini's under everything; I want to have a complete Still Point setup but don't want to break the bank to get there. Due to weight I expect I might have to go with the Ultra SS for my speakers??? Any thoughts you care to share??
Olskool .. I have the regular SS Ultras and not the minis . I have them hard hat facing up and find this the more effective position . I have no experience with the Mini's , but am sure that in keeping with the same family traits they would provide a positive cumulative effect to the one you are now experiencing, with them under your power amp. I will report back if I do manage to get my speakers Stillpointed and oh yes the ESS rack with the grid system to complete the chain , if I am able to dispose of my current Finite Elemente rack . |
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Thanks for the info Jazzhead, I am looking forward to having an all Still Point setup. I don't think I can get to the rack for some time so will look into finding one of the wood racks he discussed in the articles (pre-owned). I am listening now and just cleaning up some of the issues as suggested and adding the Ultra SS's has really changed the character of my system and is a much more consistent, quality audio experience. i'm listening now and don't want to shut down for the night. By the way, it really seems to go well in my vinyl!
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Oldskool, i will try to answer your question the best i can, but keep in mind I am not an EE:
First, the 'separate ground' is not really separate, in the sense that it is still in common with the ground to the rest of your house, unless you have a free-standing building and a separate commercial hook-up. There are code issues here, at least in the States, and I assume elsewhere in the world. Second, I don't think there is improvement by running duplicate lines to ground from multiple pieces of equipment, the equipment is effectively daisy chained to each other, sharing a common ground point. If everything on your system goes through a distribution block- (I am assuming the Nordost is star grounded but may be wrong, i can research it if you aren't sure), then running a separate grounding line from the nordost to your 'clean ground' may be a good idea. That's also something that you should reach out to Nordost about, and since Roy is affiliated with Nordost, he's surely going to be able to answer that question wearing his business rather than reviewer hat. If you search the Net you will see an article and pictures of Roy's AC set up at home. You will see how he has a separate hook-up just for ground (subject to what i said above about it not really being separate from the rest of the house system grounding, at least so far as US domestic AC is concerned). Based on the description of your system, where some components are not plugged into the distribution block, that's where the grounding potential differences exist. That is, there will be a 'difference' in ground between your Nordost block (and what's hooked up to it) and the dedicated lines. How do you solve that? That's where I think these external grounding devices come into play, like the Tripoint, and perhaps the Entreq (but I don't know enough about how the Entreq works to say). And the other issue which continues to baffle me includes how external star grounding really helps if the equipment is already grounded through a 3 pin plug to the wall receptacle. The other complication i mentioned is how each component is grounded internally, and the impact that has when each is interconnected, because they are sharing ground there. Perhaps if JDandy is around, he can weigh in- he's got a lot more technical expertise than I do. If Roy is around, I'll see if he can answer this, perhaps post here. Last edited by Whart; 10-29-2012 at 11:35 AM. |
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On another note it seems you were right in the middle of the worst area of the storm, my prayers for you, your family and the many who may be affected by this weather event. Let us know how things are going for you when you get the chance and I'M SURE THE SENTIMENT IS ECHOED THAT WE (AA) MEMBERS ARE THINKING OF YOU WITH BEST WISHES! Olskool |
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The neighboring town just got flattened, though. Big boats in the road, small houses on the river just flattened to matchsticks, mud and debris everywhere. The power is out here, and will remain so until the substations and infrastructure are brought back on line. This is the worst storm I've seen in 31 years in NY and probably my lifetime. There were several unfortunate deaths, mainly due to tree collapses. The city, i gather, is not in good shape, but there will be huge numbers of people coming from all over to help- I do remember 911 and the spirit of dealing with the aftermath is the same- people just roll up their sleeves and get to work. I have a few neighbors who have basically lost everything but what they had on their backs. But, it's only 'stuff.' Certainly makes you consider what's important. Be well. I'm on iPad 3G right now, only because no wi fi, or normal ethernet connection. |
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