Opinions: Neuance Shelf for Linn Sondek Lp12 TT


Let me start off by saying that I am using a wall mount system with steel points under the shelf. The shelf is nothing special, just laminated MDF. Problem is, I am getting some vibration in the shelf and I would imagine the table. Linn's Ivor Tiefenbrun recommends a rigged and light weight shelf. A Neuance shelf appears to fit the bill, rigged, light weight, inexpensive, and has some good review. Other than that I know little about Neuance by Greater Ranges. What do you think?
And does anyone know what is up with Neuance? I have written them twice, days ago and still no response...
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Showing 1 response by bob_bundus

generally a wall mounted TT shelf is prone to wall-induced vibrations because the entire wall acts as a sounding board & flexes right along with the music. This can become a serious enough degradation so as to even cause a vibrato / speed pulsation intermodulation effect. Wall mount TT shelves do work better on (brick) solid walls (exterior) etc.
I'm unsure if any kind of shelf would provide the relief required. Perhaps Symposium roller balls or some other type of bearing footer (Aurios MIB) might help to some degree. Maybe a flexing floating platform shelf such as Arcici? Or a magnetic floating or spring mount shelf, although that is all contrary to conventional mounting recommendations of rigid high mass platform & solid coupling to the floor on a rigid stand. For best results, check into an alternative TT support system (spiked floor mounted rack) if possible.