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Turnable Rack Vibration

Hi,
I recently moved my Audio equipment to a VTI rack system. As part of the change by Linn LP12 moved from a Target wall shelf to the top shelf of the VTI.
The move has made the turntable far more susceptible to floor and foot fall vibrations... disappointingly and annoying so.
I would like some recommendations on effective vibration isolation for the turntable chassis. I have a 1/2" slab of granite that i am thinking of placing the turntable on and separating the granite from the top shelf of the rack with a series of isolators.
Has anyone had experience with this setup and what isolators would they recommend?
Of course i am also open to any other suggestions on how to best isolate the top shelf for the rest of the components.

Thanks
Neil
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Thanks for all the great responses.
Buconero117: I am fortunate that the turntable is in a closet so in room vibrations, especially airborne are probably less of an issue
Nsgarch: I whole heartedly agree with you in regards to wall mounted tables. The change from going from the Target shelf to the rack is the source of all this heartache. If i was not so stubborn i would remount the wall shelf in a second. As it is i am going to try to work through the rack positioning to hear if i can improve anything. My strategy is to position the TT on the granite slab which in itself is mounted on 4 isopads placed on the top shelf of the rack.
I know from experience that increasing the mass on the top shelf of a structure / rack helps to dampen lateral forces.
I will report back once i have given it a try
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