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Teres Turntable Support - concrete, wood, rack...?

Hi Folks:
I have a Teres 245 that I've been enjoying for the last year or so. I currently have it supported on two layers of concrete blocks, on top of a brick floor. With other component purchases/changes, my audio area is getting quite crowded. Hence, I'm evaluating options for more space-saving physical support for the Teres. I am seeking opinions on support solutions which would yield better or at least similar results from what I have currently, yet offer me space under the table support to store other components. Two ideas I have would be to buy one of these Adona racks:
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?accsrack&1104517073

Alternatively, I would be interested in pursuing some variation on the following rack that I noticed in one of the virtual systems, owned by the user Vetterone:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vaslt&1090182580&read&3&4&

Anyway, I'd welcome input and advice on what you would recommend. My budget sensitivity is about medium - I don't want to spend a lot but am open to spending more to get something that looks good and works well. Thanks!
John.
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dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
The concensus on the Teres discussion forum has been that a solid, high mass stand works best. This is especially true if you're lucky enough to have a solid floor, as you apparently do. Stability and mass loading are at the core of the Teres design. The stand should work with that design.

I haven't heard it, but I think a stand like the one Lugnut made for Steve would suit a Teres quite well.
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outlier OP
381 posts
 
Thanks guys for the input so far. Lugnut, that is an amazing rack you put together - yes it definitely looks like it does the job very well, and it looks fantastic. I'd definitely be interested in looking at building such a rack, although I've no experience with such construction - might be a fun project though. Thanks also for the kind offer to share input with me on the design - I do believe I'll take you up on that. Happy listening,
John.
oakiris
206 posts
 
I am reviving an old thread - hope that is not forbidden here! I am considering getting a Teres turntable - maybe the 255?? Anyway, my house has wood floors and there is definitely a vibration problem when people walk across the room. Though I have heard that a wall mount turntable shelf is the best bet for this situation, I do not have the wall space. I also don't have the space to give the turntable its own stand, isolated from my other audio equipment. I am therefore hoping to buy a solid maple audio component stand from timbernation.com - http://www.timbernation.com/ampstand_PopUp.cfm
It is supposed to weigh around 200 lbs, and the turntable itself will be on the top shelf, which will be about 3 inches thick.

Will this help stabalize the turntable or is this insuficient? Is there some other vibration control I can add to the rack?

I haven't had an analog system for over 20 years so I am learning everything seemingly for the first time!
cello
645 posts
 
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Oakris,
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Good luck with your journey into vinyl. Do go for the Teres 265 if it is within your budget.
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Rgds, Larry
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twl
3,251 posts
 
For "normal" technology, the rigid high-mass platforms such as stone blocks have been typical bases for the Teres tables. The high mass base is a vibration sink, which is a good thing for the unsuspended turntables.

If you come to the CES show, you'll see what some "new" technology can do for these turntables, in the form of the Sistrum TT platform which will be situated under the brand new Teres flagship Model 360 at its first public debut in the Las Vegas CES. Should cause quite a stir. See it in the Teres Audio/Red Rock Audio room during the show.
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