Equipment Set-up Recommendations?


Hi Folks:
I recently installed an air-bearing linear tracking tonearm (the MG-1). Table and cartridge are Teres 255 and ZYX Airy 3x-sb low output. Generally, I'm thrilled with the setup, but I find that when I walk around the room, the cartridge can jump, which is very disconcerting.

When I switch to the OL Silver arm I have, such jumping does not seem to occur, so I'm guessing the MG-1 is more sensitive. All my equipment is supported with the double rack, which may also be a variable to consider - I have my Teres on top - about 40 inches above the ground.

Anyway, I'd welcome any input or insight that migth provide me with a more stable, isolated listening environment where my cartridge won't jump (how bad is that for the cartridge anyway - should that be considered an emergency, or is it pretty common/not-a-big-deal? I've inquired about getting a Gingko platform, which may or may not help. Ideally, I'd like to keep the Teres on top of the rack, as it looks great, is highly accessible, and I don't want to take up more realestate with a seperate Teres stand, if I don't have to.

Anyway, any input and advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

John.
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Raul: "Anyway, the MG-1 is not an Air Tangent"

What in the world are you talking about here??? Sean
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Dear Sean: That's exactly what I'm saying: that the MG-1 has not the quality of an Air Tangent and that the problem maybe is a MG-1 problem. That's all.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
sit down when you are listening..ie, don't walk, don't jump up and down...cheapest solution. n'est ce pas?
Raul: Sorry about that. I misunderstood what you were saying. I thought that you were saying that this is NOT a tangential tracking air bearing arm, not that it wasn't a Air Tangent ( specific make / model of arm ). My bad... Sean
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Guys - just so you know - I'm not jumping around the room or walking close to the turntable as I'm listening ;-) However, it is necessary to walk towards the turntable to change records, and walk back to listening position. Also, I do have friends, roommates and guests about now and again, so the issue is not completely in my hands. Hence, that's why I'm still keen to eliminate the issue. I think I can put together a concrete block solution - and will try that. Pity though - as the turntabe is so easily accessable on top of the rack, and looks great. Mmm, still the sound and concerns about cartridge outweigh the aesthetics and convenience factor, for me anyway. I'll keep you posted and will get photos up soon (camera still out of action just now - another story ;-) Thanks for advice on this one..