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My new Well Tempered and opinions as to Isolation

As a preface:

I seldom post here-- as sometimes less of me equals more :)

It seems as though a killer deal for a very minty late model, black platter, carbon fibre arm, upgraded wiring, Well Tempered Classic V came across my path ---

Could I refuse NO!
(sorry Teres folks yer still in my heart.)

I have set it up with my DV10x4, (not ultimately dialed in yet) good lord that silicon is schticky schtuff.

It INDEED SOUNDS LIKE HEAVEN, but as retentive as I am, I know I can do better ---

SO isolation ideas anyone ? (those with practical WT experience only please.)

I am thinking along the lines of a way to get those silly feet outta the way, and perhaps one of the "Bed Bath and Beyond" maple cutting boards (1 or 2 maybe). ?

I am leaning toward a Shelter 501, or a Denon 103R as my carts to get this front end where I really want it.

Decca is on the list, but I dunno if that is a good thing at this point.

Any other cool tweaks are appreciated as well ---

Ideas, avenues ?

Thanks

Richard
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jimbo3
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I have mine sitting on 1" thick acrylic. WT told me that the feet (and you're right, they're silly!) are specifically designed for the table, not an afterthought. They highly recommend leaving the stock feet on. My theory on this is that, because it's an unsuspended table, internal vibration needs a way out or at least ge damped and the rubbery feet probably perform that function. Then again, I'm not an engineer nor do I play one on TV! Heven't tried anything else, yet, but looking to experiment.

Other cheap tweeks to try are adding lead weight to the bottom of the counterweight and using a $2#4 or #6 silk beading thread ($2) as a belt instead of the $50 rubber belt. Drop me a line and I'll help you with either.

Lastly, I put in the OL DC motor. Nice improvement.

Regards
Jim
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