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In Reply to: Something I heard in Portland Oregon got my attention real fast.... posted by tubesforever on April 14, 2007 at 07:26:39:

This was also explained to me by a long-time LP12 owner as being a technique for determining resonance problems in a suspended table--and as a setup and tuning tool. The shorter the sound (the less ring) the better, indicating the degree to which the table is efficiently dispensing with external vibrations. In that case my understanding is that dampening itself isn't a goal. But I see the benefits of working to minimize the amount of mechanical sound getting to the stylus, for sure. This was a major goal in the things I did to my Russco to eliminate or drain mechanical sounds that were previously getting to the stylus via the platter and armboard. After some work, I got lucky as no rumble or other mechanical sounds can be heard even in an LPs dead wax now. However tapping is certainly heard! Some day I'll make a tall hollow mount and fill it with sand, and I won't be surprised if it again transforms the sound.
Jim

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Topic - Emt pic of the day - J.D. 15:28:31 04/13/07 (8)

high mass - OMalley 04:59:53 04/15/07 (0)

Re: high mass mounts - user510 20:07:25 04/13/07 (2)

I have been a high mass advocate for years.... - tubesforever 07:11:06 04/14/07 (1)

open letter to 'tubesforever' - J.D. 12:05:45 04/14/07 (0)

interesting excerpt - dean man jim 16:28:01 04/13/07 (2)

Something I heard in Portland Oregon got my attention real fast.... - tubesforever 07:26:39 04/14/07 (1)

tapping - dean man jim 08:41:05 04/14/07 (0)

That is cool. - anumber1 15:56:31 04/13/07 (0)

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tapping - dean man jim 08:41:05 04/14/07 (0)

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