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Turntable Platforms - Low mass? High mass? Why?

Hi. I'm a little confused about theory behind what to place your turntable on. I currently have a Rega P25 sitting on a spiked Ikea Lack table. (very low mass)

Would any/all turntables work well on this stand? a Teres? Michell? Nottingham? Or would these prefer high-mass platforms? If so - why?

Thanks!
Todd
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nsgarch
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That sounds like the way to go. How does it perform?
stefanl
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It cleans up the low-end quite noticeably and enhances detail.The vibrapods help the Rega feet drain away vibration as they are supposed to and the rigidity and decoupling effect of the shelf aids this also.
alephman
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Bright Star Audio believes you should have a high mass (Big Rock 19) isolated with air Air Mass 19. Lots of mass isolated from enternal vibation. Problem is this stuff ain't cheap.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Todd: Take a look at: www.vsengr.com/triorbs.html

These Van Slyke isolators do magic under your TT. I use it after try anything else. It really works.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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