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In Reply to: RE: Warning! There is a danger to owning a VPI Prime posted by Hiendmuse on October 03, 2015 at 09:02:44
Maple is really hard and hard things are really good transmitters of sound. Perhaps its better than glass but if I'm going to replace the glass shelf why maple? I hope this doesn't come off as snarky because I don't mean it to be. I am genuinely curious. Even VPI suggests maple. Why not a rubber/foam puck under the feet or something, something that is better at absorbing sound energy?Where do you recommend I get the maple?
Thanks!
Nate
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Edits: 10/03/15Follow Ups:
Texan....the idea is to eliminate as much movement as possible. A springy base is the last thing you want with a VPI turntable. I've spiked mine using large brass cones...a huge upgrade.
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Congratulations on your new table!
For cheap and cheerful support, try bamboo.
Get to Ikea and buy two of the large Aptitlig cutting boards (about $30 for both.) Place them side by side on your existing shelf. Under the four corners of each, place a small dab of Blu-tak adhesive as a lossy coupling. Place your 'table's feet directly on the bamboo. Enjoy more solid images, a blacker background and less high frequency "chatter".
Read this:
http://www.theaudiobeat.com/blog/ikea_aptitlig.htm
Good luck.
Here are 2 shots of 3/4" Plyboo.
Note the layering pattern which will certainly effect resonance and vibration transmission.
Some research is indicated to clarify which may or may NOT be best and perhaps WHY.
This is '1ply' and '4ply' while a few other configurations are available.
Nice shots, eh?
Too much is never enough
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