Replace tnt2 springs with new vpi isolators?


Hello, I had a VPI HW19MKIV and had ordered the new VPI isolators for it to replace the suspension. Well I recently bought a TNT2 that came available and sold the HW19. The isolators are probably another couple of weeks before I get them. I was going to ask Mike at VPI but they are closed this week. Does anyhone know if the isolators would fit the TNT2 and if its worth trying the conversion. Was hoping to put the TNT together this weekend. Any advice appreciated. Thx. Chris
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Ray, the TNT for me is the new table with the HW19-mkIV just sold. Both with ET2 arms. I read on the web that the PLC needs to be at least 3 feet away from TT. It was on the shelf right below the TT before. I moved it away as far as possible. Went through a whole listening session last night just fine and it sounds good. Hopefully it remains that way. Chris
Ask Mike about the squash ball suspension for your table. It's really the very best solution. If you're handy Mike will sell you the parts so you can continue to use the four cups you already have. Then it's not a very expensive proposition.
Melm,
Are you referring to the TNT or the HW19 MK.IV? What are the cups your referring to? Mike told me about using the Foam Floaties for swimming pools, that is sold at Toys R Us....its a long foam tube, he said to cut like 3 inch peices, and try them in the 4 spring locations, if I wanted to experiment with a non spring suspended table. I have also heard of guys using squash balls, I think cut in half?? or is it the full ball? Any other special parts needed? Mike did tell me that instead of the $2400.00 to put a JMW 10.5i arm and armboard on my HW19 MK.IV, he could use a B Stock JMW 10.5i tonearm with armboard for $1400.00....but Im still not so sure about the JMW Tonearms. I have heard so many pros and cons....My ZETA is a very good tonearm, and matches well with most of todays top MC Cartridges. Ray
I'm talking TNT. I'm talking about something I've already done. Go to http://www.elusivedisc.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HW-A1216

There you will see what I am talking about. However they want to sell you new "cups" at the 4 corners of the TNT. But all you really need is what is shown with the ball on top. The ball will rest against the top of the cups you already have but you may have to experiment with spacers. I made spacers out of wood. Under the ball there are two plastic parts that screw together allowing adjustment for height.

This is the arrangement that VPI has used to replace the bladders on the high end TNTs. It works great.
Thx for the tip Melm.
I was able to call VPI and get them to cancel the isolators since they had not gone out yet.
So its the whole ball and I just want to confirm that the part/s that Mike will sell me is all of the plastic gear below the ball? Chris