Whats under your VPI Scout / Scoutmaster?

Stiltskin, sounds like a pretty ambitious project. Let me know how it works out. I had intended to try a similar route (DIY platform with access to great woodshop) but kept dragging my feet, then my brother goes and sells off his work working equipment! Anyway, let me know how the project turns out. I am going to see what everyone is using at CES this year, I expect to see a few Scoutmasters there.

I added a cut out of 1/4" thick foam from a mouse pad under my motor in the meantime.

The JMW 9 Signature arm is doing great. I've had it for about 4 months now. The best comment I can give is that I have been playing LPs almost exclusively since it has been in my system. It really does take the whole 'table up a few notches.

Hi Dwr and Dlwask,Yes this is an ambitious project. Most of us know the value of isolating their entire system from vibrations,especially turntables. Finding what works best for any given component in your system ...the rewards can be significant...The maple platform that I made is very dense and hard.The species I chose is sugar maple,it is widely used for fine furniture ect. and musical instruments. Now, the support feet will play a significant role.I wanted to stay away from solid cone and pointed designs.While searching out a design that will support a heavy load,one that can be attached securely,height adjustable for leveling and above all ,one that works ,I think I found it. The Cerabase,they are made in Germany and are expensive...Dlwask,if you make it to the C.E.S. you lucky duck, Finite Elemente may have a booth,check it out.And thank you for your insight on the the VPI Sig.

While we are on the subject of maple platforms and equiptment stands.Check out Rushtons great post here on Analog...Walker Audio Proscenium Turntable: Photo Essay...

Black diamon racing pucks on my homemade equipment rack.

Maple buther's block seems like an inexpensive tweak I'd like to try with my Scoutmaster. The 'table is sitting on a wood bookcase--will Maple still make a difference? Wood on Wood?