Tonearm resonance

I would just like to experience a blacker background and I really think tonearm noise is feeding back through the cartridge. That's how it sounds to me. I could be way off base but I thought that might be a good place to start. I certainly appreciate any and all thoughts and theories on the subject. I might have to try it just to find out. Of course it is not as simple as installing just the Houdini. VTA has to be addressed as well as other critical alignments so the the prospect is a bit daunting. I came set up so who knows how well that was done. Maybe it's time to get serious about proper setup full stop! Their recommended anti skating was not right and it was obvious so other aspects probably need tracking also. After all, how much time are they taking at the facility for a 1500.00 tt. Maybe a trial run on  my old Rega p1 to start with and see how it goes with that.

Funk has a download on their website named “Isolation Bubble”, which I’ve read. Funk claims that the sound waves from your speakers will cause your tonearm to vibrate. The Houdini isolates the vibrating tonearm from the cart/stylus. Meanwhile the Acromamat mat on the platter isolates the style from vibrations created by the motor, plinth, etc. As result, the cartridge is in an isolation bubble, allowing the stylus to vibrate while tracking the groove and nothing else. Is this accurate? I Have no idea.

Tried removing the lid completely instead of just leaving it up during play and background improves somewhat but doesn't solve the the whole problem. Motor is separate from the the plynth. Good quality stand on carpet over concrete so that shouldn't pose an issue. Interested in the Funk article jwr159 spoke of and will take a minute to check that out. 

@johnnybwood I was thinking that this sounds like something is not gelling. So I checked out the Stereophile review (I’m not a reviewer fanboy) just to get an idea of their opinion. Long story short, the reviewer hated the Ortofon 2M Bronze on this table and requested a different cartridge. You might start there. Good luck.

Furshur not a lot of fans of the bronze but still a step up from what I had. I believe also an Ortophon OM2. Was considering a Hana EL. Just bought a pair of Rel s510 subs and one of my amps lost a channel right after so I’m a bit spent out for the moment. As soon as I get my wind back from that I will be diving into turntable issues whole hog! Will need a laundry list of alignment tools for that venture. Cheers