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Turntable feedback rumble problems with new sub

I have a Technics 1200 M3D and KEF LS50s. No issues. I just added a REL T7i and have a runaway feedback rumble problem at high volume. I added Isonoe footers to the table which didn’t do much. Unfortunately the table and speakers sit on a big media cabinet from Design Within Reach which is not ideal.  Not sure what the right next move is.  More turntable isolation, put footers under the cabinet legs, new turntable, new furniture, or new house?
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atmasphere
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@ronribbons I used to have that problem. I placed a set of bearings beneath the equipment stand, allowing it to be coupled to the floor, but otherwise able to move from side to side a little bit. This solved the footfall thing.
I used Aurios Pro bearings https://www.musicdirect.com/vibration-control/aurios-pro-max-isolation-bearings-set-of-3But they are n/l/a. But you might be able to find something similar.
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Unfortunately the table and speakers sit on a big media cabinet from Design Within Reach which is not ideal.
Sounds like the media cabinet isn't doing its job. Can you hear foot falls when you walk past the turntable while its playing?
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