Turntable Resonance Solution


A few months ago I expanded my music options and reentered the vinyl market.  Since my rack was full of components I needed a new stand/rack to set my turntable on and after searching for several weeks could not find a solution that worked for my space.  Many dealers and shops were sold out and could not get stock due to the pandemic and supply issues.  My solution ended up being a repurposed dresser with a glass top.  One day when I was listening with my grill covers off I noticed in between tracks, that my subwoofers and woofers on my mains were moving in and out ridiculously fast creating resonance.  If it was happening between tracks I knew it had to have a negative impact when it was playing a track.  After consulting some Audiogon members privately I went with the solution recommended by @millercarbon which was a Townshend Podium.  I contacted Townshend in the UK and gave them my turntable specs and they identified s solution immediately that they guaranteed would work.  I have had the podium about 10 days and not only did the resonance go away but the music from my turntable sounds much much better.  It's as if I got a new turntable.  The bass response is more clear and the midrange sounds so much more pure.  Have not noticed a huge difference in the tweeter performance although it is slightly improved.  I had no idea that a podium under my turntable could not only solve the resonance but actually improve the sound and made this purchase a huge BONUS.  I will definitely add additional products from Townshend  in the future, but for now I'll enjoy this upgrade.  Interested to see if others have had a positive impact their turntable or on speakers, amps, etc. using this or similar products? 

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I got the podiums for speakers, is there a podium for a turntable? Or just the pods?

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