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Townshend Pods under TT Don’t Do

Greetings,
well with all the talk about how great the Townshend Pods are I decided to try a set of Pods under my TT. I found out the hard way, Don’t do this. I have a good TT on a good rack and it sounds very good. With the Pods I had to sneak up on my TT to change the VTA or to que it up. It would start shaking with the lightest of touch. I bought the correct Pods for the weight of my TT. The Pods didn’t harm the sound but didn’t improve the sound either. I will use the Pods under one of my pre amps for now. I can maybe say they might work under equipment but don’t suggest you use them under a TT.
‘I was very disappointed in the results. Maybe your results will be different.
‘Respectfully 
Joe
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fiesta75
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I can understand that being a problem if your floor is not solid like concrete. Thanks for sharing, I'd like to see some opinions or suggestions from others.
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joenies OP
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My floor is concrete and my rack is a Symposium Ultra rack. I could walk up to TT no problem. Had to be extra careful if I was making adjustments or touching que lever. With Pods removed I have a rock solid TT with no issues.
Joe
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has2be
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I always felt if you wanted a Turntable with suspension...
Buy a properly suspended one from the get go. Hanging vertically from the springs not floating around in all directions. Nothing wrong with springs...they just usually work much better as a first thought included in the design and reasoning of the Turntable and the end users needs. Not an after thought from an over looked end users needs. My Orbe SE is one of a few good examples of better use of springs.
Many a non suspended table properly built AND placed with no need for springs under them either. I’ve tried them out of curiosity on other non suspended tables I own. An inexpensive sandbox for far less dollars gives better results Imho...
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