Rega P5 on (ancient) VPI suspension base? or Butcher block?


I actually have a question...So I own a Rega P-5 and have in the past had it on an old VPI sprung suspension base (19" by 16") Heavy thing. Anyway, I am adding butcher blocks to all my gear. So the Kuzma Has a 22" by 19" by 1 3/4 Maple for the base with a 19" by 16" 3: thick Walnut block on top of the Maple separated by four 1/4 1/8" tall ebony discs... then the Kuzma. The Rega has the same base block, 22" by 19" by 1 3/4 Maple, with a Walnut 19" by 16: by 1 3/4 block on top. OR I can skip the Walnut and use the VPI sprung base. Or actually keep the Walnut and stick the VPI on top of it. Then the Rega P-5. I got the VPI free from a fella giving up his stereo for his new bride.... (insane dude, insane.)
Usually I would just try them out each way... But I though Hey! Ask.So what you think??I already tried laying the Walnut on top of the VPI, NOPE. Too heavy springs almost bottom with just the Walnut on it. Add on the P-5 and locked solid no spring action.
So VPI Yes VPI no. opinions..(would you use a ancient VPI isolation base? Hey Geoff, it has SPRINGS.... boing boing boing...)
elizabeth

Showing 1 response by flatblackround

With all the thought and care you put into your system, I doubt that the VPI base would add much to sound quality.  All those massive blocks must be visually impressive and the shear weight should damp the entire building.  From what you say the VPI on the block under the rega is the only possible route.  Your ears will tell the truth.