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Turntable suggestions for a shaky wooden floor

I'm using a Rega RP1 and had a significant rumble with even the softest volumes.  I used a cutting board with Sorbothane hemispheric feet and now can listen to music at a pleasant listening level.  

I'd like to step up to a nicer turntable but I've heard some are much better with rumble than others.  I would like to spend $750-1500 for the TT and cartridge.

So far I'm thinking of getting a Technics SL-1200MK7.  Any suggestions on something better or more stable?

Thanks for your time

Stan 

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ghdprentice
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Wall mounts are made for suspended floors as turntable suspensions are not made to deal with the kind low frequency caused by suspended floors.

why not mount on the concrete wall?

brighamdoc OP
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I'm not sure how I would run power and wires from the concrete wall to the pre-amp.  It's about 10 feet away.  Is there a wireless option? 

 

ghdprentice
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Oh… wireless… no. Straight down and under the carpet? 

brighamdoc OP
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No carpet I'm afraid it's all hardwood.  Thanks for the input all.

 

vonhelmholtz
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No carpet I’m afraid it’s all hardwood. Thanks for the input all.

What benefit might there be to a large carpet with thick padding? This and a full size sofa were my first room treatment, but they predated the arrival of any of my components, so not sure how they changed the listening environment.  I know that this won't solve your vibration issue, but it might contribute to a solution.

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