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Anyone using an HRS platform with VPI Scoutmaster?

Hi. I am currently using a 3" thick maple butcher block platform under my Scoutmaster. The maple sits on the top shelf of my Atacama Audio Equinox rack, with small isolation pads between maple and the metal of the shelf , and is level. I think it sounds great, but I have never heard it with any other platform. I'm curious as to what effect an HRS or similar platform would have?

Thanks for your thoughts.

Arsh
arsh
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Using Symposium Ulta Stealth under Raven AC3 wonderful sound.
arsh OP
367 posts
 
Thanks Hiendmuse and Ebm. I have heard good things about Symposium. Here's a question: with my current setup, if I rap my knuckles against the plinth of the Scoutmaster with the volume at normal listening level, I hear absolutely nothing from the speakers. If this is the case, do I really need anything beyond what I have now? Thanks a lot.
Arsh
jperry
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I would place the Symposium Ultra under your turntable on on top of a Vibraplane. I have my SME sitting on Nordost Sort Kone TC on top of a Vibraplane.

Both the Vibraplane and the Nordost Sort Kones made an improvement.
arsh OP
367 posts
 
Wow, both really? Would you mind elaborating please given my question above? Thanks.
jperry
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The HRS absorbs and diminishes vibration from your turntable according to their information from their website.

The Vibraplane prevents outside vibration from interfering with the performance of your turntable.

They do different things. I would use a Vibraplane with the maple platform as I think it will have more effect, but you may have a different experience.

Best Regards,

Jim Perry
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