A Copernican View of the Turntable System

Dear Nandric, just to set the record straight, the Boston Audio mats and the SAEC mat are very near in weight to that of the OEM Denon and Technics rubber mats. What I was saying in my last post is (among other things) that these two types are perfectly acceptable. I am not "worning" against their use. However, some folks use other mats that weigh as much as 4 lbs (2kg) and more on the Technics. IMO, that is too heavy. Others disagree.

Dear Ecir, Sorry I misunderstood you.

Sorry neither topic refers directly to outboard armpod use. My standing comment on that is if you are going to do it, I think both the tt and the arm pod need to be on mounts that are similar, if not in fact identical, in their tendency to transmit or dissipate mechanical energy of all types. You do not want the the tt to be jiggling (even on a micro level) whilst the arm pod is static, or vice-versa. Since this issue is created by using a separate arm pod, it also forms the basis by which I reject the outboard pod notion entirely. I know I am boring on this topic.

Dear Nikola

Please ignore my last recommendation. I fear if you try it and liked what u hear that you will be in for a bigger dilemma with your space constraints. I already have 3 TT's in one room but the room is dedicated. It is still lunacy to an outsider. I tell myself its keeping me from becoming a loon but probably too late. Too much beer and sun I fear at this point for me.

Anyway - I do not want to be responsible for any problems this may cause in your house.

Cheers Chris

AT 616 height: 2 inches at lowest setting; 2.25 inches at highest setting. There's a set on eBay right now--but the price is not exactly friendly. If you really want them, Nandric, do like Chris did and post a want ad. Or, as Lewm said, there are surely good alternatives--it's just not clear what those are.

Halcro: you got a bargain with your pods (friend discount?).

Lewm: yes, you are boring on this topic--but it's nice to have antipodes.

Halcro, the size of your pod (180mm x 360mm cutout the side with 55mm hole for tonearm) is why the cost is so much to machine. What is the height?

Building one similiar to ttweight is more inline of the cost of your casting.

Corby, maybe a lead ring at the base would help the problem with your panzerholtz pod.

Do you have any breakdown pocs of your adjustable pod?

Brad