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Green light from spouse - now what

I'm experiencing a very exciting audio development--my spouse has actually suggested I take what ever remaining pittance we have left in our home equity line of credit and construct a dedicated listening room! Of course, my imagination is running wild, but some of the first questions I have for the seasoned analog folks here are:

What equipment rack or stand or table are favorites for high-mass turntable users? As many here know, I have a Micro Seiki RX-5000 with the RY-5500 motor and the HS-80 inertial flywheel unit. The combined weight of this system is 145 lbs.

I have also just acquired a 24 inch x 20 inch Vibraplane 2210 which weighs another 145 lbs. What might be some options to support this 290 lb. total system?

Should I not even consider a rack that could hold other components on shelves below the Vibraplane/Micro and rather just have something for the turntable?

Also, should I place the HS-80 flywheel on the same platform (currently, the three turntable components require a width 40 inches when arranged in a straight line) or should it be placed on another free-standing platform (which would allow a narrower platform for the motor/turntable set)?

All these questions don't even address the idea posed on another thread about NOT placing a motor on a (or the same) Vibraplane as the plinth/platter. Assuming I'm not going to get a second Vibraplane and the consensus is to separate the motor from the Vibraplane, what would be the best way to raise the motor to the same height as the Vibraplane/plinth/platter? A Mapleshade wood block? Something else?

My head is spinning not only from the green light my spouse has just given, but the enormous variety of choices to address this problem. I'm hoping this Forum can help with the answers!

Thanks in advance for any insights...
kipdent

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thuchan
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ok Kip. so it looks to me you decided already how big the room will be, what materials you are using for underground, ceiling etc. All your ideas are driving your architect into despair... And you just have to find the perfect stand for your TT.

May I suggest you have a look at www.copulare.de and
www.avisolation.com
just to get some ideas what is possible for your wonderful big Micro to put on.
You may also look for Micro bases like BA-50 or other ones in Japan. Sometimes they appear on Yahoo.

I did put my second motor, The VPI, on a piece of slate. Slate is a perfect damping material for vibrations. You need to go to the cemetery people, they cut it for you in the size you need, I have some more thoughts but this will end up in an article maybe... :-)

thuchan
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Kip, pls. design your room for audio listening purposes. Nevertheless the atmosphere is really important, you need to have light and some spacy feeling. This is what most people forget and never experienced before. This room must be something different when you start designing it. It is not for looking at landscapes, big glass fronts bring down your audio pleasure. You better do this in nature
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