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How to Increase Turntable Height on High WAF Rack

I am finally getting a turntable for my primary system. My wife really likes the current rack - Billy Bags, 3 shelves, ext dimensions 40 inches wide by 20.5 inches deep by 20.5 inches high. I am getting the new Ayre/DPS and the table will obviously sit on the top of the Billy Bags. As I see it, I believe the table will be at least 7 to 8 inches lower than minimally acceptable. Hoping to get some guidance on what I could use, e.g., wood, granite, etc, to increase the height of the turntable. If it were only up to me, I would just get a new rack but I am trying to accommodate my wife, who has been extremely tolerant of my stereo largesse (sp?). Any suggestions?
4musica44107
4musica44107 OP
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Peterayer:

Thank you for the suggestion. Unfortunately a wall shelf is not an option. There is no available wall space in this room for a turntable! Frankly, it is amazing to me that the room is sonically so good despite everything that is in the room in addition to the stereo system!
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lloydc
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As suggested above, you will almost certainly need some kind of isolation from a Bags rack. I use a sandbox (made by BrightStar, on a Bags rack) which is cost effective and works reasonbly well, but only raises the height 1 5/8".
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srwooten
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Is it possible to put your rig on the bottom shelf? That is how I have mine set up and I really like sitting on the floor to put on vinyl. It's comfortable (stable)to brush the record, drop the needle, hit it with the Onzow etc.
4musica44107 OP
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Srwooten:

Bottom shelf is not an option for me. Because of other gear, too tight L-C-R, and because I will need a Gingko Claravu acrylic cover, not enough vertical clearance to lift and remove the cover.

At this point I am leaning toward a wood-based elevation system, either from Box or Timbernation.

Does anyone have any recommendations for other companies besides Box and Timbernation for a wood elevation/isolation system?

Thanks again for all of the responses so far!
johnnyb53
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I heard that Ayre/DPS turntable in Feb. at a local high end store's dealer open house. Its overall presentation reminds me a lot of a 3x as expensive SME rig.
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