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Vibration Issues / Turntable Decisions

Currently have a Thorens TB-150 which is upgraded to about the fullest extent (Cardas Wiring, New Walnut Plinth, MusicHall Cruise Control 2.0, Rega RB220 Arm, Ortofon 2M Bronze). With that being said, my table is plagued with skips if you all but tip-toe in the room. One of those things that just gets on my nerves. So I have been looking around for a mass-loaded TT.

Is changing to a ClearAudio Performance or MusicHall 9.3 really going to make a different in the skipping?
Any feedback on the Goldring Eroica LX Cart?
Are there any tables to be looking at?

Thanks!

-Ron
hifiron
hifiron OP
102 posts
 
@geoffkait exactly, I want to spend time on improving isolation, the original reason for this post was because my previous non-suspended table had none of these issues. So I am trying to decide if going to a mass-loaded TT would be a better first step instead of investing tons of isolation.

Current project for this week is to get some 2x12s and some bottle jacks to see if that will stiffen up the floor and stop the shake.
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slaw
21,768 posts
 
" the original reason for this post was because my previous non-suspended table had none of these issues."

hifiron, Would that (fact) be a good starting point and an honest reason in need of disclosure before you made a mess of this? Wow! I knew something was wrong.

As usual, I’m the one who seemingly is the "bad guy". Give me a break!


toddveronne. See?

Frankly, I’m the one who gave toddverrone the basics for his current TT set-up/the springs.

What a let down!

kavakat1
110 posts
 
Floor support.
For each area you want to stop floor vibes, get  into the crawl space with a four by four cut to the length long enough to span two nearby joists.  Place your piece of wood perpendicular to the two joists.  Prop the piece of wood up with a jack from HomeDepot which will cost less than $20.00 each. These jacks use a wrench to screw them up and down.  Easy to do. Works really well to quell the vibes!! You can dance near the area you've supported without skipping needle issues.  
hifiron OP
102 posts
 
@kavakat1 thanks, that is my plan for this weekend!
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toddverrone
840 posts
 
@slaw yes, our initial discussions lead me to the suspended platform. @geoffkait helped a lot with ideas as well..

But @slaw why get so mad? You either drink too much coffee or need to get laid. Or both..
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