Interesting question, I have a similar situation and would also be interested in the experience of others. Being a VPI fan I have been intrigued by the fact that the low-end (Scout) and mid-line (Aries) tables from VPI no longer use a "suspension". The top of the line TNT HRX does, but at that price it should! If you beleive VPI a well built solid table is better than a less than ideally executed suspended table. I've been thinking about trying a Scout in place of my HW-19, but I'm not sure if the local dealer will do it and if it would be a valid comparison unless I swapped cartridges (that would test my aural memory!).
What type of turntable should I use?
I have a Sota Star Sapphire which uses hanging suspension but I'm wondering if I need any suspension at all.
My listening room is part of my finished basement. I live on a block where there is very little traffic. It is not a through street. So I don't get trucks and other heavy vehicles rumbling past causing vibrations.
My stand is very solid. I cannot detect vibrations from the speakers when I hold my hand on the equipment rack shelves.
All of this stuff can be seen by clicking on "my system."
What all of this is leading up to is, do I need a turntable with suspension, AND is there an advantage to having an unsuspended turntable?
My listening room is part of my finished basement. I live on a block where there is very little traffic. It is not a through street. So I don't get trucks and other heavy vehicles rumbling past causing vibrations.
My stand is very solid. I cannot detect vibrations from the speakers when I hold my hand on the equipment rack shelves.
All of this stuff can be seen by clicking on "my system."
What all of this is leading up to is, do I need a turntable with suspension, AND is there an advantage to having an unsuspended turntable?