Yours is an interesting question, and if you find someone who gives you a definitive answer, you have found one of the many charlatans in high-end audio. If you find anyone who seems to know too much about this hobby, you have found a liar.
That said, I use slate in my turntable, and it is great. Why? It is simply because I designed the rest of the components to work with it. Then again, I have attended shows where I heard various turntables, some without plinths as we know them, that had an absolutely stellar sound. Still, there are materials to be used with care. Lead is one, mdf is another.
I'm reminded of what an industry insider told me when I first started the journey of making turntables, "No one really knows about audio, regardless of his stature or experience." It is an unending quest for a nirvana that may not exist.
Go with your best judgment based on research and common sense. It's the best you can hope for.
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That said, I use slate in my turntable, and it is great. Why? It is simply because I designed the rest of the components to work with it. Then again, I have attended shows where I heard various turntables, some without plinths as we know them, that had an absolutely stellar sound. Still, there are materials to be used with care. Lead is one, mdf is another.
I'm reminded of what an industry insider told me when I first started the journey of making turntables, "No one really knows about audio, regardless of his stature or experience." It is an unending quest for a nirvana that may not exist.
Go with your best judgment based on research and common sense. It's the best you can hope for.
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