Turntable Stands


My VPI Scout sits atop a relatively stable, heavy wood cabinet. All other electronics are contained below inside the cabinet (ventilated)...and my speakers (Legacy Whispers) sit within four-five feet on either side of the VPI. For the experienced tweakers in the forum....

1. How critical is a table stand beneath the VPI?
2. Will I really hear an improvement?
3. Recommended stand?

Thx!
earzona

Showing 1 response by slipknot1

the Scout series are all non-suspended designs, and as a result, will benefit greatly from a quality stand. My advice, is a DIY model, made from 18 x 24" rock maple butcher block, with 2 ft tall 5/8-11 threaded brass rods, nuts and washers. Put some threaded cone points under it to couple it to the floor. A two shelf model will cost under 200.00 and only take a couple of hours of your time. Up until recently, I had my Scoutmaster on just such a stand, and it performed wonderfully.

There are also some commercial designs out there of the same or similar material, but they will cost a great deal of money. They are:
http://www.walkeraudio.com/proscenium_turntable.htm Scroll down to the Prologue Rack.

http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/audioproducts/maple_main.php

http://www.silentrunningaudio.com/products/craz_isorack.htm

I am in the process of getting a new turntable which will sit on my DIY rack, with a Walker Audio Prologue Shelf under the table and on the top of the rack.