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VPI table isolation

I have a VPI Aries table with a Scout motor (long story) setting on top of a Polycrystal rack. As I was making some adjustments tonight, I noticed that when I touched the arm, I could feel the motor vibration. I disengaged the motor from the platter while running and could still feel the vibration.

Any recommendations on how to isolate the motor from the table? I do not want to spend more than $400-$500 as I am not sure how long I will keep this table, but if I could make an improvement, I would do it.

Any ideas would be appreciated
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markpao
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Not sure of the configuration of the Scout motor but I have the motor that came with my Aries 1 and have something called "The Shelf"- Black Diamond Racing Signature Series- that the motor sits on for isolation. I believe the the cost was $160.00. It seams to work with my set up. If you like to give this company a call their number is 414-747-8733. They might have one for your motor. I know there are many other way's for isolation but this seams pretty inexpensive.
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srwooten
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Did you try experimenting with moving the motor? I get vibration in my tonearm if my motor is in a bad position with my Scoutmaster, even with isolation (Ginko Cloud 11). Moving the motor fixes it.
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islandmandan
1,260 posts
 
You can buy or make a sand box, and if you cut the portion of the top out where the motor is positioned, and ensure that part is not touching any part of the lid or box, it will do away with any motor noinse being transferred to the table by the platform. Another thing you might check, which happened to me, is that I moved the motor too far, and the power cord was touching the support on the back side, where it was hard to see. Easy fix, that one, but can be hard to spot.

Best of luck,
Dan
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stanwal
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I put 4 Audio Points discs under the 4 VPI feet. They are $8.70 each. Cut down on vibration in my system. My Scoutmaster is sitting on a VPI TNT stand with a 3 " thick maple block from Michigan Maple block resting on Audio Points on top of the TNT stand. You can put things under the motor according to reports I have heard but I haven't had to. I am a dealer for these things but don't sell them on here, just stating what has helped me. Look at the Star Sound site for the discs, they don't cost much and they helped me.
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