Skylan vs. Sound Anchor speaker stands? Comments?

Oops, I see you did reveal. Good choice.

Grant - not to hijack your thread, but have you considered looking for a pair of Osiris stands? I've owned two and thought them outstanding. Sorry, could not compare to either you are considering though. They also have a flat metal platform and require some fun-tak or your temporary adhesive of choice. When not used to support your speakers you could place a glass of Guiness safely atop the stand and short of anything above a 3.0 I'd bet it would stay there should the ground start shaking. You may loose some beer though. They would not be comfortable long term bar seating, but perhaps after a pint and a shot or two you would not notice the difference.

I would think the dealer knows the various kinds of stands that work best and how each may impact the speakers sound.

Perhapsyou can contact AN directly by eamil?

What amp did you settle on for your new speakers?

Thanks

10-31-09: Grannyring
I would think the dealer knows the various kinds of stands that work best and how each may impact the speakers sound.

Clearly, Audio Note has a vested interest in recommending their stands, but some Audio Note owners have reported that other stands work better...and may be less expensive.

I have not settled on an amp, and likely will not do so for several months.

Sound Anchor adds their own filler to their stands. I have owned both Sound Anchor and Skylan although not at the same time and with different speakers so I can't give you a fair comparison. The Sound Anchors are heavier-duty and cost more than the Skylan. If you are going with the Audionote speakers, what does the manufacturer recommend for them?

http://www.soundanchors.com/page3.html