Sistrum/Grand Prix Racks for Turntable Support

I do not have a turntable, but since nobody has responded yet, and at the risk of bringing out the hounds of hell, I'd like to throw out a thought or two.

I would suggest that, if you have not already done so, you thoroughly study the different methodologies and philosophies behind the design and execution of each of these two racks.

On the surface, these two racks may look as if they were designed using the same principles and fundamentals of dealing with vibrations and resonance.

They are not. In fact, I believe they are vastly different in just about every principle of design.

It's easier said than done, but the best way to verify which design and execution works best is have one of each on hand.

If one were able to conjure such a thing, keep in mind that the two different methodologies require an all or nothing approach to determine which is truly the better performer.

In addition, at least one of the racks using one of the methodologies (perhaps both) can take about a week for mechanical break-in to occur. And simply removing the equipment, moving the rack, reloading the equipment, etc. can take upwards of 3 to 4 days for everything to settle back in for best performance.

In other words, performance gains or differences can be absolute minimal for those first few days. But if done correctly and completely and once some of break-in/settling in time is allowed to occur, the sonic differences can be nothing short of amazing.

-IMO

Newbee, I already knew you were a dog from hell. So tell me something I don't know.

Why no turntable? Perhaps for the same reason I have no false teeth. :)

Seriously, though I have heard some nice analog systems, I've not been overly impressed. There are at least one or two ways to obtain a rich, full, and rounded sound without having to add vinyl to the mix.

It's kinda' like adding tubes which I also do not own. There are alternatives and like vinyl, tubed equipment requires more attention and maintenance and often times the sonic compromises are just as great or greater than digital and/or solid state.

My goal is to actually put together a system whose sound is hopefully the best combination of what the different technologies offer. (as if that's unique). And if I may be so bold, I believe I'm just about there.

But I've often thought, that if I were to start a second system, I would want to consider installing a turntable and tubes there.

-IMO