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Turntable suggestions for a shaky wooden floor

I'm using a Rega RP1 and had a significant rumble with even the softest volumes.  I used a cutting board with Sorbothane hemispheric feet and now can listen to music at a pleasant listening level.  

I'd like to step up to a nicer turntable but I've heard some are much better with rumble than others.  I would like to spend $750-1500 for the TT and cartridge.

So far I'm thinking of getting a Technics SL-1200MK7.  Any suggestions on something better or more stable?

Thanks for your time

Stan 

brighamdoc
brighamdoc OP
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I'm not sure how I would run power and wires from the concrete wall to the pre-amp.  It's about 10 feet away.  Is there a wireless option? 

 

ghdprentice
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Oh… wireless… no. Straight down and under the carpet? 

brighamdoc OP
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No carpet I'm afraid it's all hardwood.  Thanks for the input all.

 

vonhelmholtz
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No carpet I’m afraid it’s all hardwood. Thanks for the input all.

What benefit might there be to a large carpet with thick padding? This and a full size sofa were my first room treatment, but they predated the arrival of any of my components, so not sure how they changed the listening environment.  I know that this won't solve your vibration issue, but it might contribute to a solution.

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lenmc2964
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I had the same problem when I moved to new home music room went from basement to 2end floor. I have a RP3 I removed the feet and replaced with Sorbothane Hemisphere Feet. from Amazon. Put springs under my sub’s and the problem was fixed. 

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