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I am somewhat amazed that there is no thread dealing with Star Sound Tech's devices

I have their Rhythm platforms and rack, their new 2.5" Audio Points (2.5AP-1AINT, and new self-holding coupling cups (APCD4-Invert). All of them are great improvements in my system. There are certainly other contributing factors, but if you want realism in the hologram before you, all of these are worth considering. Each is superior to its predecessor still among the Star Sound products. I have done this comparison in all cases and each is quite a good deal better. I am where I never thought reproduced music would never allow me. I must say that what I am hearing is really the sound perspective of the microphones, not of the good seat audience. Maybe the conductor has always heard what I'm hearing but I have had perfect seats in Chicago Orchestra Hall and have not heard. I have spent more on these items than I have on those seats each concert but these are enduring.

If realism, not just music, is your pursuit, I would strongly suggest you try them. I am hearing great performances and totally thrilled.
tbg
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On seeing the Critical Mass stands, I realize that I have seen and heard them. I have the propensity to enter rooms and to not be thorough if I am not thrilled with what I hear. I'm not saying this to condemn the Critical Mass as there are many other components involved and often if there is too much talking in a room I move on.

I must also admit that in my experience only brass, and certain brasses, seem to be better. I got down the Star Sound route because of what I heard with their cheap Apprentice platform with its Audio Points. Actually the Audio Points themselves were the reason why they first got my attention.

I got a Tripoint Troy Signature grounding unit to review and while I liked it, I noted that the Audio Points were not used on it. I got the 1.5 inch Audio Point in as they were used on the original Troy that long ago I reviewed. I thought they improved the Troy Signature. This lead to my trying the Apprentice and being struck by its openness, dynamics, and top end. This lead to the slippery slope.
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Hi tbg,  I understand,  star sound is a good product,  I would love to read your review of tripoint troy signature,  I do know the signature improves any cable system,  I have heard nothing but great user reviews of the signature,  very good product,  please let me know where your review will be posted norm.
tbg OP
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My review of the original Troy is in DaGoGo and of the Troy Signature in StereoTimes.

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audiolabyrinth
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Tbg,  read your review,  good write,  maybe one day after my upgrade to taralab's Evolution zero and Evolution omega sp speaker cable's this year I could bring my cable's to home and listen with the tripoint troy signature with thor grounding cable's. 
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I just got in my first sets of the new 2.5 inch Star Sound audio points
part # 2.5AP-1AINT.. and the new inverted disc # APCD4-Invert.
Although they have a break in time of up to 2 weeks they have already surpassed my old favorite, the 1.5 inch Star Sound points in just 24 hours. More dimensionality to the soundstage and a closer view of the elements of the performance. added richness to the notes is closer to real. I will order more soon!!
Enjoy the music!!
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