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 stringreen

Its all a tradeoff.....years ago I went nuts and applied Marigo dots all over the amp and preamp....absolutely ruined the sound.  Re: damping in a tonearm.  I had the metal VPI arm which is easily damped by applying oil in its well.  3 drops of fluid ruined the sound space....1 drop of fluid was ok.....I went with no oil at all.