A few weeks after I got my Stacore audio Rack https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/testing-and-embracing-stacore.24099/page-11, Jarek informed me that Stacore was developing new footers aiming at improving the coupling between the audio components and the platforms especially for components fitted with rubber feet. He kindly asked whether I would accept testing some prototypes.
I accepted the proposal. There were two conditions:
- Jarek would not disclose me the details on the design of the different sets I would be testing;
- I would only report my findings to Jarek.
Over the last weeks I received four sets of footers: two tall ones (5 cm high) and two shorter ones (4.5 cm high). By looking at the footers, I could tell that they were made of steel with a slate base. Two sets had a slight blue steel colour that led me to think that they were made of harder steel than the other ones.
The Allnic Phono H3000V was the perfect candidate for the test. It is fitted with rather soft rubber feet. It is not too heavy and the side handles allow an easy lifting. I opted for a 3 footers configuration with one footer at the front and two footers at the back.
All four sets had a positive impact on the Allnic:
- a slightly wider soundstage
- better definition of the voices
- tighter bass
However, one set stood out of the pack. The shorter footers with non-blue steel had my preference as they provided the best overall balance to the point that I had no intention to remove them and send them back to Jarek. On identical recordings, the gap between vinyl and tape had reduced.
I also tested the footers with the TAD CD/SACD players but I could not detect any improvement. The TAD is fitted with integrated metal footers hence the coupling with the platform might already be well effective.
Once I reported back all my findings and told Jarek that one set would definitely not be returning to Poland, he confirmed me that the footers I had selected were composed of softer steel vs. semi-hardened steel for the blue versions. The shorter footers had also less slate in their base. Jarek also confirmed me that he was expecting that footers made of softer steel would achieve a better coupling.
At the end my intensive testing, Flyer came over to deliver the Stacore platform I had ordered for my Tenor Audio power amp. Swapping from the Symposium to the Stacore platform was a huge leap forward. All the improvements I had experienced once I got my Stacore audio rack were present. Without the platform, the Tenor Audio was not in the same league as the Krells. Now they are on par with their specific idiosyncrasies. I even find that the improvements are more substantial wit the Tenor Audio. This may be due to the hybrid tube/solid state design.
The Tenor Audio is fitted with gigantic rubber feet. We therefore thought that it would be the ideal candidate for the Stacore footers. We were wrong. Whereas the soundstage slightly improved, the sound was a little bit harsher and me removed the footers. This may be due to the fact that putting the footers under the Tenor Audio proved to be a challenge as some screws in the chassis underneath were not allowing us to place the footers in an optimal position.
Anyway my conclusion is that these footers are highly effective with some electronics and I would therefore encourage any Stacore platforms owner to reach out to Jarek in order to test them. Jarek is going to send me a second set that I will be testing under my Krell preamp.
I accepted the proposal. There were two conditions:
- Jarek would not disclose me the details on the design of the different sets I would be testing;
- I would only report my findings to Jarek.
Over the last weeks I received four sets of footers: two tall ones (5 cm high) and two shorter ones (4.5 cm high). By looking at the footers, I could tell that they were made of steel with a slate base. Two sets had a slight blue steel colour that led me to think that they were made of harder steel than the other ones.
The Allnic Phono H3000V was the perfect candidate for the test. It is fitted with rather soft rubber feet. It is not too heavy and the side handles allow an easy lifting. I opted for a 3 footers configuration with one footer at the front and two footers at the back.
All four sets had a positive impact on the Allnic:
- a slightly wider soundstage
- better definition of the voices
- tighter bass
However, one set stood out of the pack. The shorter footers with non-blue steel had my preference as they provided the best overall balance to the point that I had no intention to remove them and send them back to Jarek. On identical recordings, the gap between vinyl and tape had reduced.
I also tested the footers with the TAD CD/SACD players but I could not detect any improvement. The TAD is fitted with integrated metal footers hence the coupling with the platform might already be well effective.
Once I reported back all my findings and told Jarek that one set would definitely not be returning to Poland, he confirmed me that the footers I had selected were composed of softer steel vs. semi-hardened steel for the blue versions. The shorter footers had also less slate in their base. Jarek also confirmed me that he was expecting that footers made of softer steel would achieve a better coupling.
At the end my intensive testing, Flyer came over to deliver the Stacore platform I had ordered for my Tenor Audio power amp. Swapping from the Symposium to the Stacore platform was a huge leap forward. All the improvements I had experienced once I got my Stacore audio rack were present. Without the platform, the Tenor Audio was not in the same league as the Krells. Now they are on par with their specific idiosyncrasies. I even find that the improvements are more substantial wit the Tenor Audio. This may be due to the hybrid tube/solid state design.
The Tenor Audio is fitted with gigantic rubber feet. We therefore thought that it would be the ideal candidate for the Stacore footers. We were wrong. Whereas the soundstage slightly improved, the sound was a little bit harsher and me removed the footers. This may be due to the fact that putting the footers under the Tenor Audio proved to be a challenge as some screws in the chassis underneath were not allowing us to place the footers in an optimal position.
Anyway my conclusion is that these footers are highly effective with some electronics and I would therefore encourage any Stacore platforms owner to reach out to Jarek in order to test them. Jarek is going to send me a second set that I will be testing under my Krell preamp.
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