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Tonearm microphonics

When I have the volume at my normal level & tap the arm (not whilst playing vinyl) it is slightly amplified... Is it possible to significantly reduce/eliminate this?

Current set up - Roksan Xerxes 20plus, Origin Live Encounter tonearm (thin cork ring at the base) with Lyra Skala.

Apologies if this is a stupid question!
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rauliruegas
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Dear @yogiboy : Curious that you linked stethoscopes because is an " audio " item that any audiophile must owns, good audio tool.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.
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rauliruegas
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Dear @asvjerry : """  when I read the title of this thread, my first impression was that the tonearm was acting like a microphone... """

and you was and are rigth.

Btw, @cleeds : do you tested it? not yet?

Regrads and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.
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yogiboy
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That’s the reason I mentioned it. It is a great tool to use. The OP thought I was fooling with him!
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cleeds
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rauliruegasBtw, @cleeds : do you tested it? not yet?
I tested my pickup arm for microphonics before I purchased it. Limiting microphonics is a critical function of a good pickup arm.
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@rauliruegas
I think you have a misunderstood about because that’s not the issue and not what the op asks.
In this case you are wrong; I merely cut to the quick of it. It does not matter what the arm sounds like when it is at rest. It matters quite a lot what is sounds like when playing. The OP was careful to mention that his arm was at rest. Hence my response.
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