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Turntable isolation

I have my TT (Rega P7) on top of my audio cabinet. The cabinet is an Ethan Allen Townhouse component cabinet with a marble top. I noticed this weekend that when I touch the doors to my audio equipment I can hear a light thump via the cartridge. Even when I lightly tap the door the sound travels through the cabinet woodwork, through the marble to the cartridge. How can I isolate the TT from the rest of the cabinet?
miner42
ebm
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SYMPOSIUM Ultra Best by far mas means nothing without proper isolation!!
jeff1225
172 posts
 
Look to Gingko audio. Simple concept, but it really works wonders!
jamnperry
123 posts
 
Squash balls (or maybe raquet balls) in suishi type cups (Ikea maybe). Poor mans Gingko that works.
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drewmb1
66 posts
 
Hello,

A butcher block on top of gel mouse pads. Total isolation on a ROCK solid platform.

Sincerely,
mazzystr
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I'm thinking about doing the same thing with my Thoerens TD125.

I just called a local granite counter top dealer and they said they can sell me a 24" x 24" x 2" piece of granite for about $35. Anyone see any issues?

I know in the manufacturing world they use granite slabs lifted by air, water, oil, etc to get truely flat and vibration free surfaces.
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