What's under YOUR turntable?

Genesis168 makes a good point -- the BDR carbon fiber pucks and cones are very cost effective and will give you a large percentage of the performance of the more expensive Source Shelf.

The Mapleshade solid maple platforms and brass cones also seem to have merit. Although I haven't used them in my system, I've heard from other folks that they perform very well.

Since I've turned 50, I've been thinking twice about buying very heavy components that weigh well over 100lbs. I'm sure some of these things work great, but I'd hate to sustain a permanent injury in hauling some massive slab into position. I'll leave that to you younger folks. I know it's funny to joke about such things, but if one does actually manage to get injured the humor quickly fades.

For now, as this thread approaches the venerable age of 24 hours finding calmer waters in the Audiogon archives, a big THANKS TO ALL thus far posting.

Plato--you're 50?? Gawd, we're getting old!

The plinth itself is 3.75" thick solid granite (original Well Tempered Classic) with (3) 2" diameter cone legs sitting on a 1.5" thick granite rack. The TT weighs at 132 pounds!

The turntable's own support stand with active air isolation. Floor jacks are underneath just for extra support.

Before getting the Rockport I used a Machina Dynamica Nimbus isolation stand under my old turntable, to good effect.
Brian Walsh
Essential Audio