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Building your own high end turntable stand?

I have been looking for a reasonably priced, heavy, sturdy, rock solid turntable support and apparently those words don't "fit" in my budget....so...I thought I would try to build my own. Was thinking about a thick marble top??? Does anyone know where one could find plans or at least good guide lines to use? I want this to just support my VPI and be waist high....no other electronics to generate vibration or noise....any ideas????? Has anyone built their own or has a good idea as to what would work and is willing to share their imagination??? I hope to hear back from a few members...I know its not going to proform as well as one built professionally but I can't afford 2 or 3 thousand dollars on a stand.

thanks, dean
dean_fuller
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outlier
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Dean, I'm also interested in learning possibilities here, as I have a similar need for a waist-high support for my Teres 255. I have it on a stand right now but it's very close to the floor (as there is too much vibration if I have it higher on the stand). I've seen some interesting options on ebay - marble tables that are designed for lab use, but look like they would work well for turntables too. Pricing looked at about $800 or so, but shipping would be quite a bit I'm sure. I'm wondering if marble is the perfect material though. Anyway, like you I'm keen to explore building my own and have no budget to shed out 2-3k on such a support.
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nsgarch
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I think both of you should consider a TT wall shelf. They're not expensive even new, and far more effective than any floor-standing device IMO.
jahaira
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You could find a ton of DIY models and reccomendations around the net. From the light IKEAs to the Flexy-Racks variations. One model I remember from my starting audio days ( from the 70's) was one pictured on a StereoReview magazine. It was just a huge wood box filled with sand, painted in black and with a heavy top.

Jahaira.
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