Subwoofer rumble issue


I’m having a hard time solving a problem that seems to come and go. My subwoofer will rumble uncontrollably when playing records at a higher volume. If I turn the volume down sharply it goes away but when I creep the volume back up it comes back. I’ve tried isolating my turntable as much as possible with diy books, isolation feet, etc. (I don’t want to buy an expensive isolation platform unless that really is the issue.) Any thoughts on what I can do to fix this? Thx!
paulgardner

Showing 2 responses by mhmeyers

If your current setup (preamp/receiver) has an "infrasonic" filter, it is the same thing.
I'm guessing the turntable is a direct drive? Usually direct drive turntables aren't as isolated from the base as they could be..... Subsonic/infrasonic filters work well with them. Beware of any "in line" subsonic filters unless they are designed specifically for the phono stage....
I’ve solved that feedback problem on many turntables by dampening the plinth.