Would an Isolation TT platform further improve my TT?
Just so happens Kuzma are showing a full range of passive and active platforms in Munich now including one model they distribute which is made by TableStable/Herzan https://www.monoandstereo.com/2019/05/kuzma-at-munich-high-end-audio-show-2019.html#more |
Am presently putting together my TT isolation package from Symposium. Interestingly enough the Segue Iso platform on 5 springs sits on a diy butcher block on 5/8" treaded brass rod. I've hesitated anchoring this to the wall even though I have angled straps that can be attached to the concrete wall through the sheetrock and the butcher block getting pretty good stability. Question is does the wobbly triple butcher block actually give me some isolation or should I strap it to the concrete wall? I have had some footfall problems but for the most part things have worked pretty well before the platform. |
For turntables the primary problem is the resonant frequencies of the tonearm and cartridge are very low, circa 10-12 Hz - too low for the acoustic waves from speakers, but just right for very low frequency seismic type vibration, you know, the ones coming up from the floor. Thus, the tonearm and cartridge are excited by seismic type vibration in the range 10-12Hz. So, the answer is YES, turntables should be isolated. Final answer. 🔚 |
