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 2 responses by rotarius

Correct me if I'm wrong, I really don't mind. A cartridge doesn't care where it's signal comes from and if any constituent part of a turntable can resonate, it will. Resonance can be either constructive or destructive
@timeltel,  I respectfully ask you to look up the definition of resonance as it relates to vibrations.  It is a condition that increases the amplitude of vibration greatly and as such cannot be constructive.  What's worse is you are using a mechanism where a vibrating stylus is used to reproduce the recorded sound.  If you care at all about accuracy in sound, you do not want a resonance in the audio band. 
Sometimes I forget this is not a technical forum.  I realize in the audiophile world things are a bit different from the plain ol' vibrations from electrical and mechanical components I have been dealing with for the last 20 years.  By all means enjoy your constructive resonance.
Cheers.