VPI table isolation

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.

What really took my rig up a notch was separating the motor assembly from the platter/plinth. I built a special rack that accepted the feet with a completely separate (to the floor)assembly holding the motor. The only problem I had was occasionally I would have to readjust the "system" in so that the motor was in the right position (I think it was from slowly nudging it while using the on/off switch). FWIW, I am amazed there isn't a commercially available rack for this situation. I own a custom furniture fabrication shop and have debated on offering one myself.

Thanks alot guys. These are very helpful recommendations. I will play with positioning tonight and look at adding an isolation tweak.

I am debating an upgrade to my table, and have been hesitant because my system sounds quite good and I'm not convinced that I have my current setup optimised. Feeling that much vibration on the armtube while the motor is running was quite shocking. Eliminating that, and adding the sds I just ordered should give me a nice leap forward.

Thanks again.

Bob

Good move on the SDS. I'm sure you'll get the vibration resolved. Let us know.

VPI at one point recommended putting a mouse pad under the motor, you can put softer rubber feet under the motor to reduce vibration being transmitted to the rack and back to your table. ideally you want to absorb all vibration from the motor and that will take more than one type of material, you can stack maple, rubber, aluminum, sand, etc to more effectively reduce vibration transfer.