Turntable isolation


My last turntable was a VPI HW19 MK4 .... with the springs.  It's isolation from footfalls was terrible on wood framed floor. Are the modern tables with sorbothane feet better at isolating?
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Showing 1 response by chayro

I’m not sure that any table can withstand very springy floors. My Linn was horrible in this regard, but totally cured by a wall shelf. My current Basis is better than the Linn, but one would have to tread very, very lightly. Again - wall shelf mounting cured the problem. My point being, if you are having problems with the VPI, you are likely to have problems with almost any table in the same location. IMO. I think the Music Hall tables use Sorbothane between the layers of the plinths, but I’m not sure about the feet. BTW, if you are looking for a better turntable location, try placing a half glass of water on the intended shelf and walk past it. The movement of the water, or lack thereof, is not a bad indicator of how much floor vibration is transmitted to the shelf. Good luck. I really recommend a wall shelf. It makes analog a lot more pleasant when you have springy floors.