Isanchez,
Fantastic. The testing of mats is a rewarding pastime when you notice the differences they offer. I remember my time with several of those illustriate mats. I do wonder though (technically naively) if the aluminium stabilizer (as opposed to gunmetal, cork/natural fabrics, alloys or steel)has that something extra due to its and the Mambo's material and sound propogation obviously being matched in speed and density. At least that seems to partially explain what I get when it comes to producing a vivid and vital performance with the Mat1/AS Grip - and hopefully more so with the Mat1/Bren1 (just sounds right!:~). Fingers crossed!
Have you tried any of the pneumatic mats? The Audio Technica AT666 has had a major impact on other audiophiles. It works well with the Jeweltone Crystal stabilizer and I might have missed a trick here. However, when I say I am trying to reproduce 'live music' I have certain performances in certain venues in mind (particularly, The Birmingham Symphonic Hall, The Barbican and Royal Albert Hall) and the Mat1/aluminium clamp or stabilizer really gets me there on so many levels. I would recommend them as a great combination.
I use Dr. Feikert's protractor and it really works wonders for me. I've never used a Pro 3600 but would be fascinated to. How much would this set me back and how notable a difference would you say you hear when set up using this compared to the likes of the DB Protractor, Geodisc etc? What are the strengths and how important do you find it?
Fantastic. The testing of mats is a rewarding pastime when you notice the differences they offer. I remember my time with several of those illustriate mats. I do wonder though (technically naively) if the aluminium stabilizer (as opposed to gunmetal, cork/natural fabrics, alloys or steel)has that something extra due to its and the Mambo's material and sound propogation obviously being matched in speed and density. At least that seems to partially explain what I get when it comes to producing a vivid and vital performance with the Mat1/AS Grip - and hopefully more so with the Mat1/Bren1 (just sounds right!:~). Fingers crossed!
Have you tried any of the pneumatic mats? The Audio Technica AT666 has had a major impact on other audiophiles. It works well with the Jeweltone Crystal stabilizer and I might have missed a trick here. However, when I say I am trying to reproduce 'live music' I have certain performances in certain venues in mind (particularly, The Birmingham Symphonic Hall, The Barbican and Royal Albert Hall) and the Mat1/aluminium clamp or stabilizer really gets me there on so many levels. I would recommend them as a great combination.
I use Dr. Feikert's protractor and it really works wonders for me. I've never used a Pro 3600 but would be fascinated to. How much would this set me back and how notable a difference would you say you hear when set up using this compared to the likes of the DB Protractor, Geodisc etc? What are the strengths and how important do you find it?