Would love to hear some views on the optimum height for a turntable. I would guess that the users' height plays a role here. I am 5' 9" or 69" tall, so I am thinking a good workable TT height would be approx. 51". Any ideas?
I'm on the high side: 56" for the platter, 6'2" for me. I like the height for cart arm adjusting and have no problem with the records. This also helps in sighting whether the clamp has mated the record completely to the platter.
Stands like the Mapleshade Samson often use standard length threaded rod, as in 48" in this case, which then puts the actual height a couple inches higher with the cones. Add to this the three "P"s of vinyl, platform, plinth, and platter and you end up with your 51+", with no need for custom cutting.
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