Has anyone done a shootout between Nordost Kones TC vs Stack audio EQ? I’m currently using Nordost Kones TC under my Dac and streamer.
I’m tempted to buy and test a set of Stack audio eq.
Stack Audio graciously accept returns. Their customer service is very professional.
If you try some, let us know what you think.
I haven’t tried Sort Kones, but imo the Auva EQ are worth a shot. They do their best work under digital – I have them under dac and both streamer chassis.
In my setup the main benefits are expanded immersive staging, balanced tonality and a nice increase in tangibility. More so than other footers I’ve tried on digital equipment, Auvas enable that “reach out and touch the sound” illusion.
They’re a bit of a Goldilocks footer for me. Not slow and mushy like Herbie’s, not as thin as stillpoints. They don’t have quite the same speed or microdetail as Stillpoints Ultra SS v1, but it wasn’t something I noticed outside of direct comparisons. The stillpoints comparisons shows that Auvas aren’t the best at everything ever, but they’re so balanced that they’re a no-brainer for the price. I have 4 sets of them now (and 100s under my speakers), and have recently been branching out into trying other types of footers. Those experiences have really helped solidify my stance on the Auvas.
Tried both under my DAC. The Stack Audio EQ gave a slightly tighter bass, while the Kones TC kept the top end more open. Depends on your setup and taste.
I have replaced the TC kones under my dac with the Stack audio, the difference was huge, the sound stage opened up, more of everything.
Hopefully another set of Stack will arrive today to sit under my streamer, should be interesting.
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It’s nice when a product exceeds your expectations. I now have Auvas under everything.
Stack feet are under everything as well here. I just got a pair of Stack AUVA SW “beta” footers for evaluation. I am going to get them to a forum member that has a quality sub and system. More later.
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I’m keen to hear more about the new Stack Audio subwoofer footers.
Can you post a photo of one and what your impressions are, after testing?
I’ll post a photo later. I don’t own subs but a forum member will evaluate and report later.
Also happily using 4 sets of Auvas EQ. Preferred them to stillpoints, Herbie’s, is acoustic, etc. I’m going out on a limb and trying a set of Carbide Micro bases (sapphire) so see how they compare to the Auvas EQ on digital.