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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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Thanks to all that responded. I have decided to go with the HRS Isolation Base, which I should have in place by early next week. Even more than the height increase (3 inches), I am obviously looking forward to the sonic improvements!
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srwooten
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Bigger is better!
4musica44107 OP
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Thanks to all of you who offered guidance/suggestions. The humorous comments were also appreciated! I have been enjoying my new HRS M3 Isolation Base for the past two days. In my system it is proving to be a very useful addition. Overall I am hearing a lot more musical detail, which is now presented in an even more relaxed, natural (musical?) manner. The noise floor, which was previously negligible, is now inaudible to my ears. (Yes, I do still have normal hearing! ;-> ) Imaging is significantly improved in terms of both musical instrument focus and resolution. Aside from sonics, it is one heck of a nice looking base!

It will take some discipline on my part to resist the temptation to get another one of these for my new Nagra PSA!
restock
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4musica44107, you might want to check out the excellent new review of the DPS turntable by Art Dudley in Stereophile. It's been time that the DPS is getting a bit more spotlight - it's an incredible table.
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Restock - Let me offer a belated thanks for the heads up about the Stereophile review. I have since heard the Ayre/DPS with Mr. Bauer's new tonearm specifically designed for his table. It is a unipivot design and a thing of beauty, both sonically and visually. After we get thru next month with Uncle Sam, I fully intend to get one! Man, I just love that turntable!!!
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