How to eliminate TT feedback/vibration


1st Thing I will tell you - I have an OLD TT. It's a Pioneer PL-71. ( I'm looking at a Clearaudio CMB ) My TT is placed out in front and to the left of my left speaker(per Jim Smith's book.) I made a platform of MDF attached to the wall where my TT sits. At no point does the platform contact the floor. When I play certain albums-several in fact, at mid to high db levels, I get either an acoustical feedback or vibration feedback from low hz. I have tried to isolate my TT using something like sorbuthane balls and foam. I have not tried any of the commercial cone devices advertised. (Do they really work and if so-what's the best product?-no salesmen please). I don't know if my problem lies with my TT, or my platform it's sitting on. I have a friend who actually hung his TT from the ceiling years ago, and I may have to do the same. Thought I would inquire if anyone knew the answer before I started experimenting. Will a higher end TT like the Clearaudio cure my problem? Is it the platform I made-or do I simply need some isolation cones?
handymann

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Me, I will build one (OP amps base) if I need one. There's a lot of circuits floating on the net somewhere. It is much cheaper to DIY.

If you do not want to deal with the hassle, just buy one (KABUSA carries them just like Bob already posted). Or for the best solution, get a new preamp that has one(i.e. Cambridge Audio 640P for a cheap alternative).

Of course, the cheapest way is to move the TT further away from main speakers, hoping that it will solve the problem.