Holostages - critical review

Comparing the Stein device to the Holostages is sort of like comparing an IBM 386 in a black tower running an algorithm to a rack of modern GPU-based servers in black towers running an AI.
Do dish and tell. What Stein devices have you tried as there are many? I currently have 4 of their H-pro boxes along with their activators. The effect when I place them around the room and have the boxes turned on is quite effective. So effective that I basically run them on the lowest settings as running them higher gives me a hyper detailed sound I find not as natural. I also have their turntable mat and a Q3 organizer. The mat makes music more natural and the organizer takes out any artifacts introduced from noisy or polluted electrical lines. Yes, my power is to die for twice a year, spring and fall. Interestingly, my power is already cleaner than others and my room dead quiet from outside noise. When no one is running either ac or heat my digital is much like vinyl with its glorious palpability. So, yes, please do tell.
 
Do dish and tell. What Stein devices have you tried as there are many? I currently have 4 of their H-pro boxes along with their activators. The effect when I place them around the room and have the boxes turned on is quite effective. So effective that I basically run them on the lowest settings as running them higher gives me a hyper detailed sound I find not as natural. I also have their turntable mat and a Q3 organizer. The mat makes music more natural and the organizer takes out any artifacts introduced from noisy or polluted electrical lines. Yes, my power is to die for twice a year, spring and fall. Interestingly, my power is already cleaner than others and my room dead quiet from outside noise. When no one is running either ac or heat my digital is much like vinyl with its glorious palpability. So, yes, please do tell.
Apples for oranges. The Holostages are passive. Make your own comparison, buy a set.
 
Apples for oranges. The Holostages are passive. Make your own comparison, buy a set.
Have you made the comparison? The devices from Stein are mainly passive also. The instructions and how to use them is the same. The actual verbiage on what they do is the same. If you haven’t done the comparison yourself I have no idea why you are making comments like you have. It’s possible but very improbable that this new Holo is something from the genius mind of Krissy, Then again, there isn’t any pedigree of her accomplishments and field of study to know. What is more probable is that she tried a Stein device from Fidelis -both in New Hampshire and she decided to do her own. It’s also possible that she made a better design or device. Who knows? I was hoping instead of some meaningless comparison like a 386 computer you or others could actually talk about how hers differs and what are the differences. I know about Stein because I have them. You know about Holo because you have them. Is there anyone who has experience with both? My Steins are excellent and the difference can be heard by anyone and you are saying the same about the Holo but I don’t know how they compare, I don’t need a forum to tell me to try a product I might already have -yes, I have 8 passive devices that work great on their own but are enhanced with the “harmonizer”. I put batteries into the harmonizer 8 years ago and they are still working fine.
 
Have you made the comparison? The devices from Stein are mainly passive also. The instructions and how to use them is the same. The actual verbiage on what they do is the same. If you haven’t done the comparison yourself I have no idea why you are making comments like you have. It’s possible but very improbable that this new Holo is something from the genius mind of Krissy, Then again, there isn’t any pedigree of her accomplishments and field of study to know. What is more probable is that she tried a Stein device from Fidelis -both in New Hampshire and she decided to do her own. It’s also possible that she made a better design or device. Who knows? I was hoping instead of some meaningless comparison like a 386 computer you or others could actually talk about how hers differs and what are the differences. I know about Stein because I have them. You know about Holo because you have them. Is there anyone who has experience with both? My Steins are excellent and the difference can be heard by anyone and you are saying the same about the Holo but I don’t know how they compare, I don’t need a forum to tell me to try a product I might already have -yes, I have 8 passive devices that work great on their own but are enhanced with the “harmonizer”. I put batteries into the harmonizer 8 years ago and they are still working fine.
I am going to leave this alone. Bye.
 
I don't want to enter any sterile debate but for those who want to know, I have both holostages (4) and stein harmonizer (passive 4+ active 4) and they basically have the same effect. For me anyway.
 
I don't want to enter any sterile debate but for those who want to know, I have both holostages (4) and stein harmonizer (passive 4+ active 4) and they basically have the same effect. For me anyway.
Thank you for this. I’m glad that someone has both. Now I can finally put to rest the need to buy holostages if I already own Stein. It also confirms my suspicion that they are both doing the same things.
 
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Who cares about the Stein / Holostage debate. I want to know more about batteries that last 8 years!!

For what it’s worth- I have eight Holostages and I think they work great.
No special trick with the batteries. The Harmonizer just doesn’t use much electricity for their effect if they are actually using any at all. allowing a light to come on, if I flip the switch, to tell me that it is still working.
 
Have you made the comparison? The devices from Stein are mainly passive also. The instructions and how to use them is the same. The actual verbiage on what they do is the same. If you haven’t done the comparison yourself I have no idea why you are making comments like you have. It’s possible but very improbable that this new Holo is something from the genius mind of Krissy, Then again, there isn’t any pedigree of her accomplishments and field of study to know. What is more probable is that she tried a Stein device from Fidelis -both in New Hampshire and she decided to do her own. It’s also possible that she made a better design or device. Who knows? I was hoping instead of some meaningless comparison like a 386 computer you or others could actually talk about how hers differs and what are the differences. I know about Stein because I have them. You know about Holo because you have them. Is there anyone who has experience with both? My Steins are excellent and the difference can be heard by anyone and you are saying the same about the Holo but I don’t know how they compare, I don’t need a forum to tell me to try a product I might already have -yes, I have 8 passive devices that work great on their own but are enhanced with the “harmonizer”. I put batteries into the harmonizer 8 years ago and they are still working fine.
You have no idea who she is and the company that her and her husband started and the products the developed over the years. Such a demeaning post. It’s possible but very improbable that this new Holo is something from the genius mind of Krissy
 

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