I want to upgrade my Turntable to something heavier

My rack is a beauty, bentwood frames, curved cornered glass shelves, each isolated above it’s wood frame, but the end supports were physically stupid. 

Combine that with the fact the floor is not only springy, it is not level.

If the rack and all the weight is slightly tilted, the floor vibrations will get that entire off-center mass moving, not just small vibrations transmitted to the TT.

So I decided to make it level, and extend the front and rear fulcrum points further. Notice the shadow under the original end support.

Wall Shelf.

Now, my rack and TT are level, but, like the song says, 'give me 3 steps', because if the floor is springy, it's not just vibrations, it is in/out of level more than if we had solid floors. A wall shelf would be better for me also.

That's why I have to take my JVC's arm lift to VAS, to refill the oil and slow down it's 'too fast' self lowering, give me time for 3 steps, especially when using light tracking cartridges. Now, that arm, with the lightest tracking cartridge, I know to turn my body, reach back, start the drop and 'Get Back'.

@richardbrand This note is meant in the kindest way, you have much to offer and I enjoy your posts.  You need to find a way to contribute without every post including a promotion for Holbo.  Otherwise you risk being discounted as nothing more than a shill.  

@elliottbnewcombjr i found a box of stabilizing feet. I had a couple and my nephew’s dog ate one, I assumed he got both. I have placed the newly found feet and moved things around so I have removed a good 96% of the vibrations at this point I can stomp around my TT and the anti-skate weight barely swings. I really just needed the motivation to rethink the set up. Thank you for all the help. I still want a new TT. I am setting an upper limit of $4500-$5000 with cartridge. And seeing what is out there. At least you got me off my butt to solve one issue. 

Happy to hear you made progress.

Dogs, Man’s Best Friend!

It’s not his fault, you let him get to them, what self respecting dog would pass up that opportunity.

He is a TERRIBLE counter surfer. My Dog is easily twice his size - he is a Staffy (Pocket Pit), she is a Bulldog/Grayhound mix. She had Training while he did not. I could almost leave food down, and she wouldn't touch it. She would look longinly at it. As I do new Records...