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Tonearm microphonics

When I have the volume at my normal level & tap the arm (not whilst playing vinyl) it is slightly amplified... Is it possible to significantly reduce/eliminate this?

Current set up - Roksan Xerxes 20plus, Origin Live Encounter tonearm (thin cork ring at the base) with Lyra Skala.

Apologies if this is a stupid question!
infection

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I was just wondering if it's worth having the arm dampened...
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Thanks for the replies guys.

The Tri-Planar Mk VII is dampened with silicone fluid...so there must be benefits...??
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@inna - interesting, thanks.

@folkfreak - thanks for elucidating...so perhaps Origin Live would suggest upgrading to a different model in their range...!


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Thanks for your input bimasta & bdp24.

It appears then that the only solution is to upgrade & not have the arm modified even by Origin Live...
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I have been enjoying it but there's always room for improvement...!
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Ok but I'm curious: if an arm which is tapped is quite dead, is this an indicator of a superior arm thus allowing to hear more of a cartridges characteristic...? 
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If you use a Stethoscope you will hear tapping on any arm you use!


Yes & if I set fire to my system it won't work. 
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Infection wants an arm that won't "tap". It's his sole criterion — he could list twenty different strength and weaknesses of his tonearm, but he doesn't — it "taps", that's it, so needs a new one. His new one will tap too but we'll save that for the sequel.


I'm not losing sleep over this & won't be buying another arm any time soon...more curiosity than concern.
Talking of curiosity, are you a 'masta' at being bi...?

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Thank you all for your continued input; it's very informative. 

It appears then that a happy medium is key...??
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