Center Stage Ultra TC

Key Features

• Designed specifically for electronic audio components
• More than 30 internal damping contact points
• Contact points use varying dimensions for precisely tuned energy management
• Compact two-inch-diameter design
• Low 13/16-inch profile
• No specified component weight limit
• Suitable for source components, amplifiers and power products
• Compatible with stable racks, equipment stands and suitable furniture
• Designed to replace a component’s original feet as the primary support interface
• Recommended settling period of at least 7–10 days
• Developed for use throughout a complete high-end audio system

Design & Build

The CENTER STAGE ULTRA TC applies Critical Mass Systems’ thermodynamic approach to vibration management in a compact footer engineered for electronic components. More than 30 damping contact points of varying dimensions are tuned around the materials, mass and geometry of the footer.

Rather than attempting to block vibration completely, the ULTRA TC manages energy transfer between the component and its supporting surface. Its compact dimensions allow it to fit beneath a wide range of audio electronics without substantially increasing their installed height.

System Pairing

The CENTER STAGE ULTRA TC can be used beneath digital sources, disc players, streamers, D/A converters, turntables, phono stages, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, power supplies and power conditioners.

For best results, the footers should be placed on a stable, flat supporting surface. Critical Mass Systems recommends removing other aftermarket isolation devices when installing the ULTRA TC and allowing at least 7–10 days for the component and footer system to settle, with approximately 14 days recommended before making final evaluations.