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Turntable isolation

I have my TT (Rega P7) on top of my audio cabinet. The cabinet is an Ethan Allen Townhouse component cabinet with a marble top. I noticed this weekend that when I touch the doors to my audio equipment I can hear a light thump via the cartridge. Even when I lightly tap the door the sound travels through the cabinet woodwork, through the marble to the cartridge. How can I isolate the TT from the rest of the cabinet?
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drewmb1
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Hello,

A butcher block on top of gel mouse pads. Total isolation on a ROCK solid platform.

Sincerely,
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drewmb1
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Dear Listens2tubes,

I recommend trying first the balls and then putting butcher block or granite on top to see which sounds best. Mine sounded totally dead on top of my gel pads. I listened like that for a year thinking I really had it together. One day I thought why not try my unused butcher block. It was the difference between night and day. Which is preferable? Which ever sound works best for the owner. In my case I believed I needed a new turntable until I went to a rigid surface over an absorptive one. Now I'm thrilled.

Sincerely,
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