My answer to your question is going to be a bit obtuse. I just got back into TT after a 33 year absence, see my post on this subject (https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/second-system-that-sounds-and-looks-spectacular-i-am-there) . The TT I have now, Michell Engineering GyroDec, is in some ways similar to the one I sold 33 years ago (Michell Engineering Transcriptor Hydraulic Reference). Both TT were fitted with SME arms (SME IV now, SME 3009 S2 33 year ago). The big difference in the setup now is, I use a TT isolation stand, Core Audio plyKraft 3L. With the previous TT setup I could clearly hear feedback at high playback levels with a muddling of the sound. Not now. The sound of my new TT setup is like night and day; I simply can’t believe LP playback can sound this good. Part of the improvement is due to the TT/Arm/Cartridge improvements coupled with improvements in vinyl pressing. I am also firmly convinced the isolation stand has made a significant improvement to the sound quality. I can now play vinyl at ridiculous sound levels and the sound quality stays crystal clear. In fact, and don’t try this at home, if I kick the TT stand, nothing happens, the LP continues to play perfectly.
So in answer to your question, TT isolation stands make a considerable improvement to TT performance. I am 100% convinced and love the sound and look of my Core Audio isolation stand.
So in answer to your question, TT isolation stands make a considerable improvement to TT performance. I am 100% convinced and love the sound and look of my Core Audio isolation stand.