04-28-09: ArtmaltmanNo doubt there are different tastes in turntable playback. In my case, I want to retain the speed precision and unwavering torque of a direct drive, but introduce some of that relaxed presentation so characteristic of suspended designs.
This might be a matter of taste. I have always loved sprung tables, LOVED them. They seem to have more depth, more imaging, more reality, to ME. By putting rubber under yours you have kind of taken a step in that direction.
So my suggestion may be better for a direct drive like the Technics and maybe other unsuspended designs. Many users equivocate over whether to get the springy Isonoe footers from KABUSA or the Threaded Heavyfeet from Mapleshade. Both or direct screw-in replacements on the Technics. I think the best may be a third way--get the brass heavyfeet to transfer internal vibrations out of the motor/plinth area into the feet, but put the feet on an energy-absorbing polymer to help dissipate the transferred vibrations. That way you keep the slam and bass clarity that cones give you with a lighter, airier presentation than all hard parts.