@smrex13 - over the years I’ve tried a few things including butcher block and Maple and found they were not as good as MDF.
Here are a couple of things you could try with MDF
1. Get 4-5 sheets of MDF cut to size and insert the rubberized drawer liner between each "layer" of MDF (see link below).
- This approach is very similar to earthquake footings used in building construction in the far east.
- Each layer of MDF/Drawer Liner absorbed vertical and lateral vibrations and transfers less vibration to the next level up as it approaches the top layer
- for aesthetics, the top layer can be granite on a layer of drawer liner
- the TT can sit on spikes, directly on the granite
I do not have a serious vibration issue so I use a single layer MDF directly onto the stand, with pieces of sorbothane between the stand and the MDF - then a layer of drawer liner then a granite shelf on top - see
http://image99.net/blog/files/3b1e019ed6bce1eec35dad4636fd815c-25.html
I did experiment with a top layer of MDF, but the granite is nicer to look at and can take the spiked feet
The drawer liner between the MDF and the granite prevents the whole assembly from vibrating like a drum - a common issue with granite slabs
You would have to "tune" the assembly to your TT
- too many layers can deaden the soumd
- too few will transfer vibrations to the TT
- you should not need more that 5
2. Glue 4 or 5 pieces of MDF together into a single slab
- use three spiked feet to support it
- use a layer of drawer liner and a granite tile for the TT to sit on
The transfer of vibrations through a picve of MDF this thick will be minimal the layer of drawer liner + granite will on top prevent the rest from getting to the TT
When my rack was sitting on hardwood floor I used hockey pucks with felt feet under each leg lf the rack. The rubber used in pucks is about as inert as MDF, so they transfer very little vibration
I’m a DIYer, so in place of spike I make Ball Bearing feet...
http://image99.net/blog/files/0915f27ce41639dc6e4bf13bff2cbcbb-24.html
The advantage of these feet is that they absorb both vertical and lateral vibrations with ease and do not transfer them to the component
I now epoxy the ball bearing to the washer to prevent them from rolling away
You might think MDFis not that attractive, but with a little time and effort it can be made to look quite professional. e.g. see my TT
http://image99.net/blog/files/04fdba8476cfd21bdd7a5fdf38c8cdf5-28.html
Hope that helps
Here are a couple of things you could try with MDF
1. Get 4-5 sheets of MDF cut to size and insert the rubberized drawer liner between each "layer" of MDF (see link below).
- This approach is very similar to earthquake footings used in building construction in the far east.
- Each layer of MDF/Drawer Liner absorbed vertical and lateral vibrations and transfers less vibration to the next level up as it approaches the top layer
- for aesthetics, the top layer can be granite on a layer of drawer liner
- the TT can sit on spikes, directly on the granite
I do not have a serious vibration issue so I use a single layer MDF directly onto the stand, with pieces of sorbothane between the stand and the MDF - then a layer of drawer liner then a granite shelf on top - see
http://image99.net/blog/files/3b1e019ed6bce1eec35dad4636fd815c-25.html
I did experiment with a top layer of MDF, but the granite is nicer to look at and can take the spiked feet
The drawer liner between the MDF and the granite prevents the whole assembly from vibrating like a drum - a common issue with granite slabs
You would have to "tune" the assembly to your TT
- too many layers can deaden the soumd
- too few will transfer vibrations to the TT
- you should not need more that 5
2. Glue 4 or 5 pieces of MDF together into a single slab
- use three spiked feet to support it
- use a layer of drawer liner and a granite tile for the TT to sit on
The transfer of vibrations through a picve of MDF this thick will be minimal the layer of drawer liner + granite will on top prevent the rest from getting to the TT
When my rack was sitting on hardwood floor I used hockey pucks with felt feet under each leg lf the rack. The rubber used in pucks is about as inert as MDF, so they transfer very little vibration
I’m a DIYer, so in place of spike I make Ball Bearing feet...
http://image99.net/blog/files/0915f27ce41639dc6e4bf13bff2cbcbb-24.html
The advantage of these feet is that they absorb both vertical and lateral vibrations with ease and do not transfer them to the component
I now epoxy the ball bearing to the washer to prevent them from rolling away
You might think MDFis not that attractive, but with a little time and effort it can be made to look quite professional. e.g. see my TT
http://image99.net/blog/files/04fdba8476cfd21bdd7a5fdf38c8cdf5-28.html
Hope that helps