Suggestions for Feet


Awhile back, Tom (TWL) suggested that I try using different feet on the Well Tempered Classic (an unsuspended table) other than the stock foam-over-a-bolt arrangement. The space between the bottom of the deck and the top of the shelf is about 3/4", which will need to be more or less maintained. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks- Jim
jimbo3
I tried a new footer the other day and had very interesting results. The footer is the "GROGGY" coaster from Ikea it appears to be a plate of stainless steel with a micro-thin but quite firm foam underneath. I took two of the coasters and placed them together so that the thin foam was in-between the two steel plates. Kind of like a mini symposium shelf. Then placed the coasters under each foot. The results were very good in my application. Most footers I've tried alter the sound too much - or do nothing at all. These seem to be just right.

Oddly enough, they appear to provide the benefits of direct coupling along with the benefits of decoupling.

I think they cost 6.00 for a set of 6 coasters. You'll need two coasters for each foot.
Those IKEA Groggy Coasters is what this hobby is all about!

Something totally unexpected and cheap. And if I don't like the way they sound I'll just use them as they were originally intended.
I don't know if you are into cones, but I found some very nice brass cones that I use on my Music Hall mmf-5 with good results. The only thing is you must cut the mounting screw off of the cone and use double stick tape to mount on the turntable. I found them at www.supercellaudio.com. I was very happy with the price and service.
No, this is not an add!!!
I'm for real!
Jay_w
You might want to consider gettting some Black Diamond Racing carbon fiber pucks to go under your cones. Great isolation especially from micro-vibations.