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DIY turntable plinth material

I have a spare VPI super platter/spindle, thinking of building a TT out of it.

I have some materials in mind

I have a spare BDR shelf that I can use, but its difficult to work with and will only consider if it offers significant performance upgrade.

I can have acrylic or MDF cut to any shape, both are easy to work with. I once had a 400lb granite but I can't possibly imagine using it due to the size and weight.

I assume a mixture of different materials should offer the best performance, wondering what do people use to build their TT?
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mosin
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I agree that Delrin is a wonderful material for turntable use. I have no audio experience with Corian, except that I do know it works easily.

MDF, on the other hand, is a material that is like lead in that a little goes a long way. Be careful with it because too much will result in a dead, non-musical result. I believe that it is best used in combination with a more lively material.
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