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Simple & Cheap Way to Cut Turntable Vibrations

This OP is dedicated to Elizabeth, A'gon's paragon of audio economics and sensibility.

I accidentally discovered a way to substantially reduce bass and vibration feedback into my VPI Classic turntable. Oh, I have to thank my wife too. Last week my wife asked me to place padded furniture stickies under the feet of our bed to protect the hardwood floor.

I looked as these cheap gizmos and said to myself, I have a better idea. I place a padded sticky under each foot of my TT. I was amazed by how much it really reduced feedback. I even knocked on the el cheapo IKEA table on which I placed the TT -- no feedback. Trust me, the IKEA table is the worst place to put any audio equipment, especially a TT.

Try it folks and let the rest of us know what you think.
bifwynne
lewm
13,038 posts
 
See if you have the balls to try it without the feet also touching the shelf. You'll need cups. I used to be a lacrosse goalie, so I know.
bifwynne OP
2,206 posts
 
What size cups Lew, DD? Oh, I meant, in ounces.
williewonka
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If you want something that won't end up with squished balls and won't roll off the table/stand, here's a little DIY project that costs about $10

For Diagram See DIY Isolation Feet and scroll to bottom.

Initially I just used two-sided tape to hold my balls in place on the washer, but I've since used epoxy to attach them - no rolling away any more :-)

In place of sorbothane you can use silicone sheet - i.e. a silicone oven glove from any $Dollar store. If you can't get Ball Bearings, while you are in the dollar store pickup some glass marbles.

I currently 1.25" marbles as my turntable feet - stole them from my nephew :-)

I use this in conjuntion with my
DIY Isolation Shelf Tweak

Hope it helps
lewm
13,038 posts
 
Willie, I don't think you want your turntable to "rock sideways slightly". That's a problem with noncompliant balls, like marbles. I mean this in a conversational way, not as a mandate.
bifwynne OP
2,206 posts
 
Folks, this is my OP. I must insist that we substitute the word "spheres" or the term "rubber spheres" if you wish for the word "balls." And substitute the word "glasses" for the word "cups." I'm concerned that the A'gon "PC" police will shut this informative and kinda funny OP down. ;>) LOL!
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