Critical Mass Systems Center Stage 2M footers

Steve Williams

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I suggest try both sizes and listen. You should know within 30 minutes to an hour which sounds better. You can always repeat the comparison the next day if you so desire. You do not have to wait for break-in or settling. Vibration and weight will settle them in. You can accelerate the process or use fairly loud music (for a miniscule improvement). Be wise but not crazy with break in methods. Like I mentioned, you will know right away if the footers are right, assuming you can hear the difference. Compare with other footers and be mindful that the platform or shelf material affects the outcome almost as much as the footers.
I tend to disagree. I’ve used all iterations of Center Stage for over 4 years. Center stage sounds good initially out of the box but they only sound great only after they settle. I also disagree that playing very loud accelerates the settle in. Not IME. The new CS2M IME do settle quicker than previous iterations but serious evaluation can only be done after they settle. BTW I have 76 CS footers under all of my components as well as 8 LS 1.5’s under my speakers
 

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Thank you for this precious information.
What is the product I must choose, please, for my amplifier (24 kg) our my CD player(28 kg) ?
Thanks
Regards
 

Steve Williams

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Thank you for this precious information.
What is the product I must choose, please, for my amplifier (24 kg) our my CD player(28 kg) ?
Thanks
Regards
I would recommend Ultra TT
 
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hongkongfoufou

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Thanks but if you will to choose the best quality/ price?
And do you have more differences between stage 2 and stage 2M ?
Thanks
 

Steve Williams

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Thanks but if you will to choose the best quality/ price?
And do you have more differences between stage 2 and stage 2M ?
Thanks
The 2 and 2M are older models which are no longer made. The Ultra TT and Ultra TD are current models If I were to pick ( and I did as I have 68 Ultra TT in my system ) the Ultra TT is IMO the best one
 

hongkongfoufou

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The 2 and 2M are older models which are no longer made. The Ultra TT and Ultra TD are current models If I were to pick ( and I did as I have 68 Ultra TT in my system ) the Ultra TT is IMO the best one
Thank you Steve.
What is the price of Ultra TT, please ? Thanks
 

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