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Alternative for VPI springs?

I have an HW19/IV with the standard spring suspension. I have often wondered if the performance could be improved with a non-spring suspension. It seems the favorite substitute is Sims Navcom Silencers, no longer available and rarely offered for sale used.
Is there anything I can actually get that does the job well?
rpfef
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wntrmute2
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Herbie's also makes a turntable specific "isoball and cup" unit. I'd contact them if the Sims thing falls through or for those in the same situation. I think Herbies has a no hassle return policy too. Here is the link to the webpage.

http://herbiesaudiolab.net/ttfeet.htm
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stringreen
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I haven't worked with your model 19, however, any VPI that I have worked on benefited from removing any movement from the tunable. I have used Bearpaws, or Audiopoints to solidly attach the table to the supporting rack eliminating any feet (mini feet, etc.) Try it - you can always go back if you don't like it.
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geoffkait
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We sell cryo'd springs. Should work fine for anything under say fifty lbs. is it wrong to say that?
robbyg
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I replaced the springs on my VPI/Denon with double sets of Symposium roller blocks with great success. The music came to life.
melm
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Squash balls. Make your own platform(s) and it all costs almost nothing, or use Ginko.
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