Rippling cones


So after much research and advice seeking here, I made the move to vinyl.
Decided to go with a simple to set up, complete, system as I learn my way. 

I noticed the cones on my KEF LS50s rippling at anything above low listening levels.
This happens only when playing records.   The same music from CD or streaming seems ok (no visual rippling).

Is this potentially damaging to speakers?

Background hiss/pops is noticeable.  Not sure if that is a cause.  This is my first turntable.
My other speakers have grilles so haven't noticed/paid attention to this until rotating in the LS50s.

I pulled the grilles off 3 other speakers and noticed the same thing.

Gear:

Rega RP8 with stock Exact MM cartridge --> Vincent PHO 8 --> Bryston BP26 pre --> Ampzilla 2000 2nd Edition monoblocks

Other speakers tried:
B&W 801 Matrix S2s, Harbeth  SHL5+ 40s, Rogers LS3/5As

There doesn't seem to be much adjustment available on this turntable.

Anyone else encounter this?

Thanks!
 
hleeid

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@artemus_5 - tried moving the speakers away from the turntable.
Didn’t notice any change in the LS50s but looks like the larger drivers in the B&Ws seem a bit calmer.

@millercarbon So, I put the turntable on an old platform called ’’The Seismic Sink’’ I got from my uncle. The ’’Sink’’ is now on Audiocrast springs on the top of my equipment rack.

The room (15 x 19) is on the second floor with thick padded carpet over suspended wood floor.

Just noticed a weight imbalance among the 4 springs so will have to experiment with removing some of the individual springs from each spring unit.

Hopefully I can get around to getting things level soon and try again.

Also, my uncle gave me an old Vibraplane platform that weighs more than me! It has 3 air bladder type feet.

Is it worth the effort to get help muscling it up to replace the Seismic Sink?
I could then use the Sink under my Jolida tube integrated amp.

@noromance - have you tried either filter? quite the price difference!
@stereo5 - after removing 3 springs from each of the Audiocrast spring units to allow for compression, I noticed some audible improvement.  Still see the cones jumping around though so will probably order the KAB RF1.
Glad to hear it worked out for you!
@mijostyn -  ''If you want to know what is the environment and what is on the record simply put your stylus down on a stationary record and turn the volume up. Walk around the room watching the woofers. Jump a few times. This is the environment. What you see playing the record is a combination of the two.''

Just tried this. Didn't even need to turn up the volume to see and hear it.