I actually have some absorbing pads. I'll try it with the spikes and the pads and see which I prefer. As for vibration from roads and heavy equipment, that's not an issue. I'm pretty rural, and on a couple acres of land. I appreciate the thoughts and suggestions!
DIY TT Stand on concrete floor - I'm confused
I've read countless articles and posts, and I'm as confused as ever. I am ready to build a stand for my turntable only. All other equipment will be on a separate unit. The floor is concrete (basement) covered with a 1/2" pad and fairly deep pile carpet. My tt is a Thorens a TD-280 Mk2, which is unsuspended. It's been modded with an MDF base under the plinth and modeling clay lining the underside of the plinth to deaden it. My current plan is to build a rack with (3) 4" OD sand-filled PVC tubes supporting a sand box made of MDF. The table would sit on metal spikes directly on the top of the sand box. The base of the stand will be coupled to the concrete floor by spikes through the carpet. That's where my confusion started as I've read to both couple to the concrete for equipment yet not couple to the concrete for speakers.
Since it'll be on concrete, I think my plan will definitely be vibration proof. But will it affect the sound, and how? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Tom
Since it'll be on concrete, I think my plan will definitely be vibration proof. But will it affect the sound, and how? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Tom