Support table or shelf for turntable

It's the second part mostly.. an open area between the speakers is supposed to increase depth and imaging. Though I'd imagine the sound waves would be stronger between the speakers than nearer the listening position as well. I, of course, break that rule with a console and a TV between my speakers. But that's how it goes sometimes. 

Thanks Todd. I guess a smaller wall shelf as I mentioned will be an improvement over the huge table.

Probably. Glad to be of help.

Definitely post back with your impressions once you’ve sorted it. I love hearing how it all works out.

When I bought my trusty (vintage) Linn Basik/Akito some years ago I had put it on top of what I assumed was a reasonably stable gear rack…oops…bounced around like crazy (maybe my rack isn't so stable). I looked up the manual online and noted that Linn recommends a light weight low stable platform and I had one of those…little table, level, light, sturdy. Problem solved, and although the Basik utilizes only 3 large hollow rubber cones under it for damping, they are a brilliant design and the table sounds fabulous even though one of my subs is a few feet away from it. No feedback loop, no nuthin'. 

wolf_garcia,

This doesn’t mean there is no further upgrade path. It just means what you’ve done sounds better than what you previously had.

@ noromance,

With a wall shelf comes other problems/issues. I, myself use a wall mount system.

With the change in seasons comes contraction/expansion, so I would recommend you having a thoughtful way of leveling this system. It’s easy for anyone who hasn’t/doesn’t live with a wall mount to advocate for it and "they’re done".

My initial recommendation took into consideration your (self-made) table as a major factor in any recommendations.

@toddverrone ’s recommendations are a mix of what I recommended to him, (that he now uses) and what he has read, (that he does not currently use (to my knowledge). I think he thanked me by saying something like... "you need to either quit drinking or get laid" Is this the guy you want to guide you for any future upgrades??. Be careful/mindful of who you choose to deal with?

( Just because you don’t readily experience any "foot-fall" issues does not necessarily exempt you from being isolated from the earth’s crust movement...IE: the floor.) For me/in my world, this type of issue is what I refer to as addressing the "basics".

I’m out.

Good luck!