I had the same problem with two turntables (Linn LP12 and a nice Rega) in my upstairs room with the hardwood floor. Tried several different racks, still could hear footfalls and the arm would actually jump around on the LP if you trod heavily into the room. So I had to move my system downstairs to my ground floor/basement level big room with concrete slab covered by wall to wall carpeting. Turntable dead silent now even if I "dance" to the music. I really think you will have to use the wall shelf to isolate your TT from the springy floor. Or pour a concrete slab?
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I have a rather large system sitting on a less than ideal audio rack. I'm currently using a
Salamander Synergy series with five shelves (including the bottom) supporting the following components from top to bottom:
1) Michell Gyro SE (turnable);
2) Pass Labs X-Ono (phono pre-amp);
3) Michell power supply (really empty for all intents and purposes;
4) Pass Labs X-1 (pre-amp);
5) Oppo 105 (digital source); and
6) Magnum Dynlab MD-108 (tuner).
On the ground flanking the system I have Pass Labs XA100.8s, Magnepan (2) DWMs and 3.7i. Everything is on hardwood floors.
The reason I say that it is less than ideal is that foot falls can set the Gyro moving and often cause skipping. I'm looking for something far more stable (rigid?) than the Salamander.
Other considerations to keep in mind, first, the floors aren't necessarily level, so being able to adjust the level is important. Second, including everything in the rack would be nice but not necessarily important. Third, I would prefer NOT to separate the turntable to another wall or room. Fourth, cost is a consideration. I've been scratching the upgrade itch for a while now and have made significant recent investments. Dedicated outlets, upgraded amps, upgraded audience cabiling and of course lots of music.
With all of this in mind, do you have any recommendations for a better audio racks. The ultimate goal is making the Gyro as happy as I can.
Thanks,
Tom
1) Michell Gyro SE (turnable);
2) Pass Labs X-Ono (phono pre-amp);
3) Michell power supply (really empty for all intents and purposes;
4) Pass Labs X-1 (pre-amp);
5) Oppo 105 (digital source); and
6) Magnum Dynlab MD-108 (tuner).
On the ground flanking the system I have Pass Labs XA100.8s, Magnepan (2) DWMs and 3.7i. Everything is on hardwood floors.
The reason I say that it is less than ideal is that foot falls can set the Gyro moving and often cause skipping. I'm looking for something far more stable (rigid?) than the Salamander.
Other considerations to keep in mind, first, the floors aren't necessarily level, so being able to adjust the level is important. Second, including everything in the rack would be nice but not necessarily important. Third, I would prefer NOT to separate the turntable to another wall or room. Fourth, cost is a consideration. I've been scratching the upgrade itch for a while now and have made significant recent investments. Dedicated outlets, upgraded amps, upgraded audience cabiling and of course lots of music.
With all of this in mind, do you have any recommendations for a better audio racks. The ultimate goal is making the Gyro as happy as I can.
Thanks,
Tom
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I tried a wall mounted shelf one time and found that my walls vibrated as well. I tried hanging the turntable from the ceiling and found it also vibrated. I knew a guy in Chicago who used curb stones for a rack. These are the heavy stone used for curbing in that city. I have no idea how he got them into his room but the system sounded great. I suppose mass is a key as are points. |
Tom, I agree (as others have stated) that if you have a springy floor you are going to need to use a wall rack for your turntable. That wall rack is probably the easiest and least expensive fix. I have a very hard time believing that someone makes a rack that sits on the floor that is going to correct your issue of the turntable. Is your rack located in a room that has a basement under it? If so, could you add some joist supports under the audio area to reduce the springiness of the floor? http://cdn1.tmbi.com/TFH/Step-By-Step/FH00APR_BOUNFL_04.JPG http://www.google.com/search?q=install+support+beam+in+basement&nord=1&biw=2133&bih=1022... |
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