Inspired by this, I placed bamboo under all of my Stillpoints. Large IKEA Atptitlig cutting boards went under the Ultra SS used under all my components. Bamboo drink coasters purchased from Bed, Bath and Beyond went under the Ultra SS affixed to the bottom of my speakers. Bamboo drink coasters also went under the Stillpoints cones used under my turntable, and some additional bamboo cutting boards went under the Stillpoints cones under both my MIT speaker cable network boxes and my Quantum QBase.
I got a very significant upgrade from all this bamboo that's far bigger than one would expect from such a modest investment. In all I spent about $125 total on bamboo.
Seems to me that the bamboo helps the Stillpoints do a better job of transferring energy. The MDF shelves in my audiophile rack had been doing harm. Also having the Ultra SS under my speakers rest directly on the carpet wasn't a good move at all.
The material upon what Stillpoints rest appears to me to effect how well they perform. Bamboo can enhance their performance, and seems to do so without shifting tonal balance or adversely coloring the sound (as best as I can hear). I inserted the bamboo several weeks ago and am still amazed by the significance of the improvements. What impresses me most is how much more dynamic punch there is since adding bamboo. Stringed instruments benefit too - especially acoustic guitar and bass. Also, surprisingly, there has been a lowering of the noise floor. I'm guessing that's the result of less extraneous energy being reflected back in via the Stillpoints.
Consider giving bamboo a try. You may be surprised by how much better your Stillpoints perform.
I got a very significant upgrade from all this bamboo that's far bigger than one would expect from such a modest investment. In all I spent about $125 total on bamboo.
Seems to me that the bamboo helps the Stillpoints do a better job of transferring energy. The MDF shelves in my audiophile rack had been doing harm. Also having the Ultra SS under my speakers rest directly on the carpet wasn't a good move at all.
The material upon what Stillpoints rest appears to me to effect how well they perform. Bamboo can enhance their performance, and seems to do so without shifting tonal balance or adversely coloring the sound (as best as I can hear). I inserted the bamboo several weeks ago and am still amazed by the significance of the improvements. What impresses me most is how much more dynamic punch there is since adding bamboo. Stringed instruments benefit too - especially acoustic guitar and bass. Also, surprisingly, there has been a lowering of the noise floor. I'm guessing that's the result of less extraneous energy being reflected back in via the Stillpoints.
Consider giving bamboo a try. You may be surprised by how much better your Stillpoints perform.