Hey Brad,
If I were you, I'd still take the time to install the DOF kit -- it really addresses some other issues aside from what you mention the stands do. I can't speak from experience yet, but after several chats with Clark, I believe it's a no-brainer. The hardest part is removing the old binding posts, and if you have the right tools, it isn't that bad. I've just had too much on my plate and was in the hospital again last week, but installing the squishy balls, the new binding posts, and the driver should be no big deal -- just have to take your time and be careful with the driver installation -- think of torquing down the driver as if it were a cylinder head -- follow a blanced sequence and only a tiny bit at a time, and use a feeler gauge to know when it is evenly tightened down. I have a very low torque wrench that goes down to inch-ounces, and I'll probably use that when the time comes.
I think the Babys are the same basic size as the Orca, just an inch or so wider, so same basic WAF, and can easily sit on a small platform near the Orca stand.
I can't say much more than that as I don't have mine yet, but after talking with Clark, it was clear that these are exactly what I need to finish my system. I believe they are 4 ohms, so you'll either need two plate amps in boxes, or if you want to run mono, an amp that can handle a 2-ohm load if you want to run them in parallel, which is my personal preference, though I'll be running these stereo with one amp per side.
Take care, and good to hear from you again,
Jim
