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!
 
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Showing 6 responses by noromance

@stereo5 
Your Rega being lightweight is not the problem. My 40+ pound VPI Prime suffered from the same problem.
Only a problem weighing down the springs!
@noromance - have you tried either filter? quite the price difference!
Only the KAB when I had a LP12. Don't use any now. Using springs instead.
While recommending subsonic filters to get the new user a fix, it is definitely worth attempting a better mount with the springs. The Rega is likely too light to go directly on the springs but may benefit from a heavy intermediate support.
but it's not "inherent in LPs.
Not entirely true. Rule breaking by exception. While the vast majority do not flutter my cones, I have a small number of albums that make woofers and subs do that.