The Stillpoints Difference
Damping vs Isolating
Damping: a decrease in the amplitude of an oscillation as a result of energy being drained from the system to overcome frictional or resistive forces.
Isolation: The act of isolating. The quality or condition of being isolated.
Isolate: to cause to be alone or apart
If you have a device that has direct contact from top to bottom, (12 o’clock to 6 o’clock) like single bearing devices, no matter what the materials used, it is damping — not isolating.
True isolation does not have a direct path between surfaces.
Stillpoints patented technology stacks bearings such that there is no
direct contact between the component and the surface upon which it
rests.
Human hearing is generally considered to be 20Hz-20kHz.
With electronics, Stillpoints’ technology effectively functions over
20kHz. Typical damping products operate below 20kHz; thus shifting
tonality. Despite this tonal shift, Stillpoints can easily be used with
damping products to great success.
The materials used in Stillpoints are ceramics and stainless steel. They will last many lifetimes. What other product, from any industry, has the same permanence?
After a very short break-in period, the Stillpoints filter performs without change or degradation.
Considering the amount of performance and pleasure derived from a Stillpoint over time they are a unique bargain.
Stillpoints are designed to push the State-of-the-Art
If you only read one review, read the PDF of this one: “A Whole New Ball Game” written by Chris Thomas
Made In The USA
Stillpoints are designed, machined, processed, and assembled in the greater Minneapolis / St Paul area. Our factory is located in Hudson, WI which is just across the St Croix River from the metropolitan area of Mpls / St Paul.
