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Turntable isolation

I have my TT (Rega P7) on top of my audio cabinet. The cabinet is an Ethan Allen Townhouse component cabinet with a marble top. I noticed this weekend that when I touch the doors to my audio equipment I can hear a light thump via the cartridge. Even when I lightly tap the door the sound travels through the cabinet woodwork, through the marble to the cartridge. How can I isolate the TT from the rest of the cabinet?
miner42
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krell1
250 posts
 
Wall mount shelf is cheapest, surest method. Investing in isolation bases or adding weight might not deliver desired results.
schipo
1,268 posts
 
If mounting on a wall is not an option? Then I would recommend an Ikea lack table. It would work well with your Rega and there cheap around 7.00 bucks.
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Do you hear problems with your table's playback when you don't tap the cabinet? If not, why worry.
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theo
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You could try isolating with AudioQuest sorbethane feet. Keep in mind that they most likely will solve or reduce the "thumping" problem but may also change the tonal quality. Another suggestion is Black Diamond racing cones and an isolation platform between the cones and the table feet.
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