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Vibraplane: Should it be loaded close to limit?

I just bought a Vibraplane 2210. It has a maximum load of 275 lbs. I plan to put my unsuspended SME Model 10 turntable on it, replacing my Townshend Seismic Sink. My question is this: Because my turntable only weights about 30 lbs, should I preload the Vibraplane to get the total load with my turntable closer to the maximum load? Will this improve the isolation? If so, what do you recommend I use to preload it? I was thinking a sheet of steel, aluminum or granite. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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"Indeed the Vibraplane uses a type of air spring which I think contributes significantly to its excellent horizontal isolation."

The original VP reviewed by Stereophile used elastomers for horizontal isolation and an airspring for vertical isolation. Has this changed? I could find no information on their website.
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