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Suspensions on turntable...really effective?

Been wondering about this, so did some research, but was surprised I couldn't find any that categorically says that turntable suspensions really isolate/substantially reduce outside vibrations, resonances, etc.

Any reference out there you can point out?

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elevick
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Compare a Sota Jewel to a Sapphire.  They can sound almost identical.  However, the suspension in the Sapphire can definitely help if there is any movement at all.
However, a bad suspension is worse than no suspension at all.  I had a Thorens 125 with and SME arm and it was so bouncy that the hanging weight on the arm kept getting tangled...
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