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VPI Scout "tweaks"

My analog rig consists of a Scout with JMW-9, Dynavector 10X5, SDS, Sutherland Ph3d, VPI turntable IC, and Gingko Cloud 9. I have the geometry set via MintLP. The rest of my system is comprised of Vandersteen 2Ce sigs, Rogue Magnum 66, Anthem MCA-20 and Audioquest Diamondback IC's and Bedrock speaker cables.
It sounds really good so my question is...are there any upgrades/tweaks that will make a definitive improvement, short of buying a new table? I have about $1k to spend. Thanks in advance.
kmulkey
rocket323
10 posts
 
I previously removed the motor feet and replaced them with partial Isoblocks from Mapleshade. The difference was considerable with this product too. Thanks for your input.
jazzgene
145 posts
 
I placed a dime under the Aries 3 feet as it was digging into the wooden rack. This added a strange resonance to the sound of the turntable. I was able to get rid of it by applying blue tac to the dimes under and over to cover it.
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srwooten
694 posts
 
Jazzgene
If you use quarters instead of dimes you'll get a 5% increase in performance. It's the law of diminishing returns. ;-)
jazzgene
145 posts
 
So a penny would be the least performance?
ptmconsulting
1,000 posts
 
A penny is the cheap DIY solution. Now a cryo'ed penny ...

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