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VPI table isolation

I have a VPI Aries table with a Scout motor (long story) setting on top of a Polycrystal rack. As I was making some adjustments tonight, I noticed that when I touched the arm, I could feel the motor vibration. I disengaged the motor from the platter while running and could still feel the vibration.

Any recommendations on how to isolate the motor from the table? I do not want to spend more than $400-$500 as I am not sure how long I will keep this table, but if I could make an improvement, I would do it.

Any ideas would be appreciated
bobkirs

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bobkirs OP
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Thanks alot guys. These are very helpful recommendations. I will play with positioning tonight and look at adding an isolation tweak.

I am debating an upgrade to my table, and have been hesitant because my system sounds quite good and I'm not convinced that I have my current setup optimised. Feeling that much vibration on the armtube while the motor is running was quite shocking. Eliminating that, and adding the sds I just ordered should give me a nice leap forward.

Thanks again.

Bob
bobkirs OP
10 posts
 
Semi called it. The mouse pad did the trick. I will look for an elegant long term solution, but the vibration is gone.

Thanks everyone for the help.

Bob
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