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Gingko Cloud 9 Scoutmaster

I've bought a second hand Gingko Cloud 9 for my scoutmaster. I assumed since it's a vibration isolation platform, it would isolate the turntable from footfalls, etc. It does not. It actually makes things worse. Can't even put the needle on the record without the turntable wobbling all over the place. Am i doing something wrong, or is this thing totally useless?
arnold_layne
hiendmuse
257 posts
 
I used the Gingko platform on my VPI Super Scoutmaster and had a problem with rocking and vibration of the tonearm. This Gingko model used 2 platforms, one under the table, and a separate one under the motor. The culprit was the tennis balls under the platforms which allows them to move. I sold the Gingko and replaced it with a Symposium Ultra Shelf under the table and motor. This eliminated the rocking problem and noticeably improved the sound.
chayro
2,926 posts
 
If you have footfall problems, I have never seen anything other than a wallshelf that will eliminate the issues. If you can possibly fit one into your setup it will make your life and music a lot better.
arnold_layne OP
141 posts
 
Thanks for the input. I'm looking into a Steve Blinn wall shelf.

Steve
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stringreen
6,368 posts
 
Yes Arnold...it does make VPI tables much worse. If you are interested in improving the sound if you have VPI minifeet, dump those as well and screw in Bearpaws from Vermontaudio.com. I have posted this many times on these pages...it works more than you can believe.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Get SYMPOSIUM ULTA STEALTH works great Gingko is a joke!!
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