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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
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slaw
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Ahhh...
harold-not-the-barrel
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Ron, why dontcha buy a Reso-Mat. Let your records breathe...
handymann
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As bdp24 suggested, hanging your platform from the ceiling is the answer, although I would not use bungee cords.  I used bungee cords once only to come home and find my TT dangling. I use steel cables with turnbuckles to get the level just right.  And as Slaw pointed out, I Would also suggest you move your platform from behind your speakers, to one side of the speakers, between you and the speakers, but not in the listening triangle. Behind the speakers, or in the corners, is probably the worse place, due to low frequency build-up.  
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geoffkait
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When using bungee cords the secret is (1) to use bungee cords with the correct spring rate for the application and (2) ensure that all connections are secure. 😛 Timely tip: if you go bungee jumping don’t secure your own bungee cords. 😀

Bungee cords is a preferred inexpensive but effective method of vibration isolation oft used by Universities to avoid the high cost of effective isolation platforms. Bungee cords can provide many directions of isolation, including rotational directions. Where’s the beef? 🍔
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