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TT on Symposium Super Segue - slate or maple underneath?

I've gotten a Super Segue for my VPI Avenger. I have various things on hand I can place under the Symposium. I wasn't sure if a 3" thick maple block would work better than a 1/2" thick piece of slate. The whole thing will be sitting on top of my wooden equipment rack. I know ideally I should try both to see what sounds better, but hauling a 70+ pound TT on and off shelves for listening tests (not to mention moving a 3" thick maple block around) can be a bit of a pain. I'm hoping someone here has had some experience with what they've felt works best under a Segue, so I could try that first.
tonyptony
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three_easy_payments
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I use a standard Segue platform under my turntable which sits on my Symposium Foundation rack.  I'm not sure that using wood under the Segue would be optimal in conjunction with the Symposium products as you may not realize the full potential of the coupling and dampening obtained with Symposium products used together.  I understand that Symposium recommends the Segue ISO platform specifically for turntables and I've pondered whether that would be provide any notable performance different over the standard Segue I use.  

Sorry that I don't have direct experience using maple under the Segue.
tonyptony OP
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Thanks t_e_p. Unfortunately I don't have a Foundation rack, and the Segue will not fit comfortably on top of my old CWD rack (yes, I'll be moving to a better rack someday). I called Peter at Symposium and he suggested going Segue / slate / maple, but then I've been advised by others to skip the slate and go right to the wood. But I'm not sure what to do.
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noromance
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Seeing as you already have a wooden rack in the equation, try the Segue on the slate only.
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Peter's advice is infinitely better than mine.  I've relied on his suggestions in the past which have worked out well, such as using an Ultra Platform under my tube amp.
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