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Rollerblocks under turntable ?

A year ago Roy Gregory in issue 52 of HiFi + described an interesting upgrade of his VPI TNT turntable by coupling the plinth to Ultra platform via Rollerblocks.
I was sceptic, but giving his fabulous audio knowledge I decided to give a try.
The results were very similar to his comments: the table recovers far more low level information,increased sense of life and presence in the performance, separation of the instruments markedly improved. After critics on another forum, I removed the tungsten balls to try the TT direct coupled to the platform and the sound was uninvolving and flat. So many people are convinced that side rocking of TT is very bad but in my experience it is not the case. Any thoughts?
jloveys
grr6001
104 posts
 
I've used most of the ones listed above, Rollerblocks, Mapleshade, Black Diamond, Finite, ect.. Some worked better than others, Some were just to unstable. Go with the Grand Prix Monaco Rack & never look back, awesome results. SRA & HRS are also very high quality products.
I got the best results with the Grand Prix.
goldeneraguy
442 posts
 
I tried Roller Blocks but found Stillpoints to be superior under my TT.If you do go the Stillpoint route be sure to get the risers for the base and mini inverted risers for between the TT and the Stillpoint.
Good luck
david12
1,454 posts
 
I agree with Goldeneragauy, I have experimented with the supplied Millenium feet, Rollerblock juniors and Stillpoints, with and without risers, under my TW Accustic Raven one. The Stillpoints were clearly superior used on my wall shelf. I did'nt find the risers added significantly.
jloveys OP
226 posts
 
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I ordered Stillpoints cones to replace Rollerblocks and keep you informed about the results.
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robyatt
55 posts
 
I use Rollerblocs under a slate OMA plinth on a Target wall shelve...the best coupling for any table I have tried them with!
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