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There are wall mount TT racks. They’re great to isolate vibrations coming up from floor standing racks. https://www.turntablelab.com/products/rega-wall-mount-for-rega-turntables-black?variant=864190044581... |
Don’t overlook man-made composite counter top materials. Quartz and Corian are very dense and have good resonance characteristics. Corian is my favourite because it can easily be cut and machined with woodworking tools. You can even make a layered Corian top with the middle cut out and filled with construction sand for a very nice look and even better resonance characteristics. |
I want to thank everyone for your very thoughtful suggestions. However, I should have pointed out the problem I am experiencing is not from vibration(s), per se, but, rather, from acoustic feedback picked up by the TT cartridge at high spls. At least, this is what an audiophile tech told me after I explained the issue in detail The TT cartridge is so sensitive that I get a hum in the speakers at anything over a 50% gain, or so, on the MAC. Loud, I know, but sometimes I just like to play things loud. If this is, in fact, the issue then the only solution is to get the TT as far away from my speakers, as possible. So, imhififan, I'm inclined to think your suggestion of the Pangea amp stand just may be the solution. I hope so. Otherwise, I'll have to consider much more drastic steps (i.e. high-end TT interconnects or re-arranging the entire living/listening room). Thanks, again, all! |
You should have at least 7 " of space in between shelves. You can place the amp on either the middle or bottom shelf. Place footers(I suggest cost effective Isoblocks) under the amp 1" in from the edge/ back of the shelf and let the 4.5" (20%) of the amp canterliver over the edge. There is enough weight - (the transformers are in the front of the unit, heaviest part) in the 17.5" (80%) of the unit that is directly supported by the shelf to keep it stable. I reccomend the bottom shelf to get the most separation. Additionally I would bring your speakers forward toward your listening postion to get even more separation and better overall sonic presentaion. I also agree with those who suggest taking abother look at your cabling and investing in an upgrade if neccessary. https://shop.mapleshadestore.com/Mapleshade-Isoblock-Sets_p_1224.html In general I don’t think glass is a good option for shelveing, here is another option to check out if you are looking to invest in a isolation solution. https://audiophilevibrationcontrol.com/ Best Of Luck |
