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Vibration Issues / Turntable Decisions

Currently have a Thorens TB-150 which is upgraded to about the fullest extent (Cardas Wiring, New Walnut Plinth, MusicHall Cruise Control 2.0, Rega RB220 Arm, Ortofon 2M Bronze). With that being said, my table is plagued with skips if you all but tip-toe in the room. One of those things that just gets on my nerves. So I have been looking around for a mass-loaded TT.

Is changing to a ClearAudio Performance or MusicHall 9.3 really going to make a different in the skipping?
Any feedback on the Goldring Eroica LX Cart?
Are there any tables to be looking at?

Thanks!

-Ron
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handymann
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As bdp24 suggested, hanging your platform from the ceiling is the answer, although I would not use bungee cords.  I used bungee cords once only to come home and find my TT dangling. I use steel cables with turnbuckles to get the level just right.  And as Slaw pointed out, I Would also suggest you move your platform from behind your speakers, to one side of the speakers, between you and the speakers, but not in the listening triangle. Behind the speakers, or in the corners, is probably the worse place, due to low frequency build-up.  
handymann
390 posts
 
@Geoffkait - I tried the bungee cords and besides my near disaster, I found the TT, not being uniform in weight distribution, wouldn’t be level with the bungee cords.  Guess I could have weighed my platform with weights to offset the difference, but I just went with metal cable and springs.  I’m still not primo as get an acoustic bass load up, when playing heavy bass LP’s. I can listen to regular to high dB levels, but can still get a cartridge feedback with heavy bass albums.  Any recommendations?
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