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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

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Using the correct spring rates absolutely make a difference.
Especially under the loudspeakers.

And certainly correctly tuned / selected springs make a difference to a turntable. And mass adds to inertia; often mass loading isn't a bad thing in audio.

What is the substrate under all of your gear? Wood floor, or concrete, other?
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