My experience suggests that the pragmatic intelligence used in the implementation of Any design paradigm is far more important than the paradigm itself.
Further, I have learned that only the results matter when it comes to listening. And that there is more than one way to improve the perceived performance of one's listening system, for which it is possible to substitute 'turntable' for this discussion thread.
Having said that, I presently use a moderately high mass (22 lbs, 10 kilos) platter (whose mass is augmented by a platter mat far heavier than the manufacturer's rubber unit), making the platter heavier still.
Along with the heavy revolving mass of the platter, I selected a Low mass, long format (12") tonearm.
To hold these in relation to each other, I chose a high mass, constrained layer damping plinth which provides no suspension for the table or tonearm.
Underneath both I placed a mass-loaded isolation device, and between the plinth and the isolation platform I am experimenting with a variety of isolation or vibration damping materials.
What matters is the impression of music these components are able to produce as they are combined (and recombined) to reveal what is in the grooves.
What's of equal importance, is that I have heard turntables with other approaches that sound outstanding.
I am convinced there is more than one approach to drawing fine, satisfying, engaging and musical results from a turntable. I believe there to be numerous approaches --at many price points-- that can, with attentive implementation, come very close to this aim.
And then there is the matter of personal preference to consider....
Further, I have learned that only the results matter when it comes to listening. And that there is more than one way to improve the perceived performance of one's listening system, for which it is possible to substitute 'turntable' for this discussion thread.
Having said that, I presently use a moderately high mass (22 lbs, 10 kilos) platter (whose mass is augmented by a platter mat far heavier than the manufacturer's rubber unit), making the platter heavier still.
Along with the heavy revolving mass of the platter, I selected a Low mass, long format (12") tonearm.
To hold these in relation to each other, I chose a high mass, constrained layer damping plinth which provides no suspension for the table or tonearm.
Underneath both I placed a mass-loaded isolation device, and between the plinth and the isolation platform I am experimenting with a variety of isolation or vibration damping materials.
What matters is the impression of music these components are able to produce as they are combined (and recombined) to reveal what is in the grooves.
What's of equal importance, is that I have heard turntables with other approaches that sound outstanding.
I am convinced there is more than one approach to drawing fine, satisfying, engaging and musical results from a turntable. I believe there to be numerous approaches --at many price points-- that can, with attentive implementation, come very close to this aim.
And then there is the matter of personal preference to consider....