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Magnetic levitating turntable shelf-opinions?

I have seen two different types of magnetic levitation shelves/platforms for turntables, etc. These would not be hard to make and incorporate into a custom component rack system I'm currently working on.

Does anyone have personal experience with this type of product? Specifically, if you are using it for vibration isolation of a turntable are you satisfied that using such powerful magnets near a cartridge is not interferring with the cartridge performance?

For you scientists out there the magnets used are neodymium and yes, I realize how dangerous they can be to work with.

Thanks for the input,
Patrick
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sean
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I am surely no "magnetic field" expert, but i would think that you would neet to shield the areas directly above ( where the tt is ), below ( where the rest of the gear may be ) and behind ( all of the low level cabling and power cords ). I would think that this could work wonders, especially if you could find a way to mass load the levitating TT. Not only would it be completely isolated from floor-borne vibrations, the mass loading would also minimize air-borne vibrations.

Just do it and let us know how it turns out : ) Sean
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