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Different cart, much more sensitive to footsteps

Hello All; I have a VPI Scout w/JMW9 are with Dynavector DV20XH. I just changed to a Grado Ref Platinum. I also have a Phonomena phono. I was noticing the Dyn was just not smooth on vocal's and thought I would try something else. When I changed the cart, I noticed I can't even walk without skipping. I did not have this issue with the Dyn. I have the tracking @ 1.8, which is near the top of the range. I have the table on a stand, with 4 layers of MDF, spikes, then an isolation platform, then the table. Any help would be appreciated. Sounds pretty good, but I have not had enough time to play with loading, etc. Thanks!!!!
fz1jmp
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daverz
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The isolation is probably not very effective if the stand itself is affected by footfalls. You could try moving the stand against a different (preferably load-bearing) wall. Or you could install a turntable shelf.

As for the arm/cart resonance being a little low like this, in my experience it's not a problem as long as your records are reasonably flat, and you can get the table isolated.
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fz1jmp OP
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Thanks for the responses, I will load up the floor under the table. We are currently in the middle of a renovation and I have Plenty of bricks to play with!
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