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Help! New TT skipping badly....

Recently bought a used VPI Scout with JMW arm  9 in.  Set up on shelf om my SolidSteel rack where I have always had a TT. Could barely breathe without arm skipping. If I walk anywhere near rack, skips. Floor is carpeted over hardwood, quite solid, never had issue with Clear Audio or Rega table. Took to Audio Connection and had completely gone over and adjusted. Better but still bad. Put cork /sorbathane blocks on shelf and put 3 inch solid maple slab on top of that. No change. removed top shelf and put the cork/ sorb. blocks directly on frame, then maple slab. still skips. everything is dead nuts level, and as stated, floor is firm. Went in basement and put a brace between floor joists, nada. Tomorrow I was thinking of taking rack down and removing spiked feet. Odds this helps? I know some will suggest wall mount, but I don't want to spend anymore money if I can avoid it.As I said, Ive had other TTs in exact spot and you could dance with never a problem. Any input would be greatly appreciated.As I said TT was recently gone over and is set up correctly. Thanks
winoguy17

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winoguy17 OP
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Chakster, TT is setup properly. what's odd is I can drum my fingers on mable slab while playing, it's fine. I can drum my fingers on plinth of table while playing, fine. Just can't walk past without skipping. Floor is very solid and rack very stable, so I guess it has to be the floor.  So my next question is, does anyone think removing spikes from rack will do anything? Pain in the ass but I will probably break it down and try this tomorrow. Appreciate your responses, minus bubba12.
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tomic601, yes, I brought the table to Nick,he was aware of the issue, I am confident table set up is not the problem. I do have all four feet of table screwed all the way in. Thank you for your input everyone.
MC, please get over yourself. I promise you I read every word you wrote and appreciate your response. Problem is ,I just don't happen to have springs laying around the house. I did just order a set of Nobsound from Amazon and will be glad to update if anyone cares For $32. worth a try. The Townshend platform costs more than the table!
winoguy17 OP
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Thanks bslon for contact #. I have a set of Nobsound springs coming, hopefully they do the trick. Cartridge is a Soundsmith Zephyr lomi.
Again, thanks to all that offered help.
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In case anyone is interested: I tried a set of Nobsound springs as advocated by Millercarbon. They did make a difference: I could now at least walk gently past rack without skipping, but its still too touchy for me to live with.    ?  would adding a few more help?. I know if I could put a steel lally column under floor it would probably do the trick, but my oil tanks and piping are right where it would need to be, so its not an option. Looking like I just might have to move on from this table.....
winoguy17 OP
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 Thanks MC, that is how I have it set up, springs under maple block.According to Nobsound 4 springs should handle 70 lbs. and Im at about 58-60. Probably going to bail on this and go back to my other table, don't think this Scout is a good match for my room.  Again, thanks for all that offered help.
winoguy17 OP
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 table was thoroughly gone over and set up by very respected analog guy. Pretty sure the table is ok. Arm not meant for my domicile....
winoguy17 OP
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@mijostyn : I still  have my Clearaudio Concept wood that I will probably be reverting to.

@earlyflynn  :  MC's Nobsound suggestion made the most improvement, but still not a complete cure.

@strigreen : someone else suggested this also, might give it a try today if time allows. I will surely report back if it works.
 As always, thanks everyone.
winoguy17 OP
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  Wow, thanks Matt. I (hopefully) sent some pics.
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