VPI Rim Drive vibrations

Problem solved!!! I've got SolidSteel 6.3 rack, placed Symposium Ultra platform on the top (via Symposium Couplers), replaced the original SSM's feet with Edensound's TerraStone TerraCones (custom model for VPI SSM, height-adjustable via solid brass cone tip and brass knurled locknut, and complete with point-receiver) and ... WOW! It was like adding sub to the system + I hear much wide soundstage, pace and rythm are unbelivable on Ray Brown's "Soular Energy" LP. VPI SSM tonarm is rock steady now and there are absolutely no microfonic effect I've experienced while using TerraCones only.
P.S. I've tried Edensound Bear Paws too with almoust similar effect - but decided to stay with TerraCones to avoid scratching Symposium's surface with the sharp Paws points.

Stringreen and Hiendmuse - thanks a lot for sharing your experiences! By the way RollerBlocks Jr. now are sitting under my Sony SCD-XA5400ES SACD player

Good place for those RollerBlocks.

Krell303

I went through a similar issue converting my TNT HR5 to a rim drive. My problem was with pitch variations. I ended up replacing the air bladder feet with large brass cones and setting the rim drive pod on a sorbathane/acrylic bed and steel cones. This has made a vast improvement but requires some intermitent tweaking to keep the pitch steady. When it's on - the rim drive totally beats the belt. I'm in Central Jersey if you ever want to compare notes.

Andy

Anyone compare a silk (or any) thread to the rubber belt and then the Rim Drive. Would love to hear some in-depth analysis.
What would be the bigger improvement.....spending for a Rim Drive or taking the cost and putting it into upgrading from an older Phonomena to a more costly (by that amount) phono section?? Thoughts?

Gja, I'm in Central NJ too :-) Is it a Rim Drive country? :-)