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Good way to raise VPI SAMA

I have just purchased the VPI SAMA (stand-alone motor assembly) to use on my old -- but excellent -- HW-19 Mk4. However, about a year ago I added 4 short rubber feet on the TT base with the aluminum cone feet used on the Scoutmaster, etc.

The cone feet raise the TT base about an inch, so I need to elevate the SAMA so the capstan is at the correct height for the belt to drive the platter. I was thinking of using a small, flat chunk of granite or marble, and secure it using Blu-Tak (or something similar). It will be sitting on a 1/2" acrylic slab, which is fairly slick.

Suggestions welcome.
sdcampbell

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opal
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I was using BDR pyramid cones under my HW MKlll, so when I got my SAMA I also had to figure out a way to raise it without resorting to adjusting the little rubber feet it came with. I removed those feet and used a left over set of Herbies tenderfoots under the SAMA but still had to raise it another 3/8 inch using a piece of 4" x 4" square of floor tile. The belt is dead center on the Platter now. The SAMA is a great upgrade.
What type of platter are you using on your table. I ask because I'd like to upgrade mine and someone is selling a TNT ll platter with the heavier springs.
Don't think this has the inverted bearing though. I'm a bit wary of buying the 1.5 " all acrylic Scout platter, though it does have the inverted bearing. What's your opinion on this?
Thanks and good luck with your SAMA,
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