Townshend Pods under TT Don’t Do

My floor is concrete and my rack is a Symposium Ultra rack. I could walk up to TT no problem. Had to be extra careful if I was making adjustments or touching que lever. With Pods removed I have a rock solid TT with no issues.
Joe

Used a Teakwood shelf, 1.5” thick, 23”x17”, butcher block style, approx weight 14 lbs., it looked beautiful. I used 4 pods. C size springs. Total weight est. 66 to 70 lbs. Townshend agreed with the C size springs.
 I moved the Pods around to get the best balance. I listened to music for 7 days with the pods. I gave it time to settle in. Balance was perfectly set. The TT sounded fine with the Pods. It just didn’t like to be touched ever so softly. I didn’t bang into it or try to make it jump. I know better than banging on a TT. I’m using a Graham Phantom Elite tone arm , 9”.  Had arm for the last 6 months. Bought new in 2021, Cartridge is a Benz LPS. TT is set up to the max. I take great pride in setting up TT’s. My Oracle Delphi with a ET2 arm used to be hard to set up perfectly. Learned a lot from that TT.
As I said earlier, I’ll used the Pods under my phono amp very soon, it weighs 50 lbs.
 I did buy some Nobsound springs first but I thought my TT deserved better and that’s why I purchased the Townshend 
‘Respectfully 
Joe

My main table is a non suspension type, ClearAudio Master Solution.
 I really like having a non suspension TT. My second TT  does have a suspension, Oracle Delphi. I have had the Delphi for 30 years plus. I’m very accustom to TT with springs. The CA turntable is the first TT I have owned without a suspension. I’m 72 years young and I’m very good at setting up any TT. I really like my CA table and it was my mistake to put springs under it.
Joe

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I didn’t know Brooks Brendan. Not sure if I read about him and his mods..
my Oracle is basically untouched. I rebuilt the Oracle every couple years. I don’t have the dexterity that I used to have so it takes me longer. Last rebuild took me about 8 hours. Now the Oracle with the ET2 is fully functional and totally balanced. Can be a pain to setup, there are 6 different points that must be leveled. 
And yes I really like the symposium rack, 4 shelves. And not a bad price in today’s world. Looks good also.
system sounds good so I’m happy.
joe

I had no issues with my TT. After reading many articles and post about how great the springs are, I thought I would try them.
my TT sounded very good to my ears, just wanted it to maybe sound better. That plan didn’t work out for me.
My TT is back on the rack and sounding good again and the plus is I don’t have to sneak up on it to make changes.
@audioquest4life 
very nice analog setup you have.