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!
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Showing 1 response by karl_desch

@handymann A year ago or so, I had the same problem as you, especially with LOMC cartridges.  The solution was isolating the turntable.  In my case, I used Anvil turntables excellent magnetic footers, but I'm sure there are other good solutions.  These isolating footers works despite the fact that my table was in the front corner next to the speaker with a powered sub.  Ultimately, further improvements to the sound of my system occurred when I moved the turntable out of the front corner to the rear of the room using a long XLR connection between amp and preamp.

FWIW, I tried the tap test on my Koetsu/FR-64S combo this am, with the pre at playback volume.  I heard nothing through the speakers.  Admittedly, I didn't have someone's ear right in front of the speaker.