VPI Scout Placement


I have been tinkering with my newly acquired VPI Scout and could use some advice... I have wood, carpeted floors and the slightest thump or walking across the room will send the stylus skipping. Unfortunately wall mounting is not an option due to space restrictions and room configuration. I have a Sanus rack for my other gear and I am sure that needs to be upgraded but I like the idea of having the TT near my listening position. Presently the TT is on a heavy wood coffee table. Your expertise would be greatly appreciated by this newby.
flyfisher

Showing 3 responses by jeff_jones

I have an Aries on wood base carpeted floors. Mapleshade Recordings stand and 4" maple platform supported by their isolation gizmo's twixt the platform and top shelf does a nice job for me.
I forget what they call their 2" wafer isolation gizmo but if you call them or pull up their website you will see it.

There are cheaper solutions and if you are a do it yourself person do will find a lot of info out there on rolling your own platform (a wood box varnished to suite your taste, a plastic liner, white sand, a board over the sand & under the table, for example, or a good heavy soft wood board supported by squash balls cut it half, etc.).

Other thing, if it skips really easy it might be a sign that it is time to double check table level & tracking force & etc.

Luck!


My mistake. If you listen whilst doing squat thrusts or if your living room is subject to frequent Buffalo stampedes then the wall mount might be the best option.
If you are concerned more about "the slightest thump or walking across the room" causing skips then you have several good options. IMHO.