Alternative for VPI springs?


I have an HW19/IV with the standard spring suspension. I have often wondered if the performance could be improved with a non-spring suspension. It seems the favorite substitute is Sims Navcom Silencers, no longer available and rarely offered for sale used.
Is there anything I can actually get that does the job well?
rpfef

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Rpfef: Yes, I have years of experience and am currently using mine. While all of the above posters who have used a lossy rubber or sorbothane type of interface, receive some sonic benefit, these do not result in the optimum performance this table is capable of so it isn't the "cat's meow". The best way is a "direct drain path outward" for vibrations/resonances to dissipate completely. These other options don't meet that critical criteria. I think I posted some of it early on the ET thread.

(Years ago, I also) made a set of "helpers" that I use in order to extract the plinth from the base for easy maintenance and so-forth.

If you are interested, private message me for more info.
Rpfef: I sold my SIMS Navcomes years ago because of my posts above. All of these types of products do help in a way but TRAP resonances.