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What do you all think about my simple TT isolation planned set up?

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Carlo1208

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I want to isolate my TT as I’m sure I can benefit from it as my room is in the second floor, and foot falls are pretty heavy. Kenwood KD-550. Weights 33 Ib.

I was thinking of simply getting these two things and putting my turntable on top:

Cutting board:

Labell Boards L18240 Large Reversible Canadian Maple Cutting Board https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HQN36XC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_LBP2Fb95BD06M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

4 Isoacoustic pads

IsoAcoustics Iso-Puck Series Acoustic Isolators (Iso-Puck, 20 lbs max/Unit, 4-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074DZW4CV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_3CP2FbKDT3SA6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

putting one on each corner.

just wanted to hear some opinions or recommendations before I pull the trigger on anything. Not sure the cutting board is thick enough or anything. Appreciate any input!
 
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I bought a salvage piece of granite from a granite countertop company. Cost all of 35 dollars. Turntable on that with pucks under it. Seems to work, and not cost an arm and leg.
 
In your situation, I might think about a wall shelf if your footfalls are heavy as you describe. You can search this forum and see how more than a few members have had some excellent results. You can spend a lot more, but in the end this was the best solution for a lot of folks.
 
Second the wall shelf idea.
Those Isolators can carry the weight so that parts OK.
I have the Optonica version of "the rock" & had it on a thick board w Isopods under the corners.
Flattened out those Isopods in no time - they were not designed to carry that much weight.
 
Fishead said:
In your situation, I might think about a wall shelf if your footfalls are heavy as you describe. You can search this forum and see how more than a few members have had some excellent results. You can spend a lot more, but in the end this was the best solution for a lot of folks.
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A wall shelf would be ideal, and perfect. I’m not even sure if my wall has the studs for it though. On top of that, I don’t have the DIY skills to make one :/
 
Carlo1208 said:
A wall shelf would be ideal, and perfect. I’m not even sure if my wall has the studs for it though. On top of that, I don’t have the DIY skills to make one :/
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Your wall must have some supports holding it up, whatever it has it will likely be much improved over being on a cabinet.

Making it is pretty straightforward. Get yourself 2 heavy duty shelf brackets with angled supports. Pick up a nice wooden cutting board for the shelf, it should be easy to find one that's a bit bigger than whatever table you're using.

It might be out of your comfort range, but that can be fixed. The long term benefits will be well worth the learning curve.
 
Might I suggest that you are in the right direction, but I would make some adjustments. I run one of my tables (Technics SL1210MK5) on top of a maple Boos Block cutting board. Its 1 1/2" thick (X 20 X 15). You can usually find one for under $100 new. Then to further the experience, I would suggest plain old hockey pucks. The are made of a rubber compound that goes "thud" when you strike it....apparently a great vibration absorber. Use the pucks as feet under the Boos Block. A winning combo in my books.

I do think that tables benefit from some type of base under it. I have 3 different bases going on right now, the maple being the winner (I think). The other materials are black African granite and one made from aspen. The granite base is under my Empire.
 
WaynerN said:
Might I suggest that you are in the right direction, but I would make some adjustments. I run one of my tables (Technics SL1210MK5) on top of a maple Boos Block cutting board. Its 1 1/2" thick (X 20 X 15). You can usually find one for under $100 new. Then to further the experience, I would suggest plain old hockey pucks. The are made of a rubber compound that goes "thud" when you strike it....apparently a great vibration absorber.

I do think that tables benefit from some type of base under it. I have 3 different bases going on right now, the maple being the winner (I think). The other materials are black African granite and one made from aspen. The granite base is under my Empire.
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Tried wood, slate, heavier wood, and 3/4" acrylic.

The acrylic won hands down. I'm not one to wave my hand and dive into esoteric arguments, but the improvement of the acrylic over the others was unmistakable.
 
loudnoises said:
Your wall must have some supports holding it up, whatever it has it will likely be much improved over being on a cabinet.

Making it is pretty straightforward. Get yourself 2 heavy duty shelf brackets with angled supports. Pick up a nice wooden cutting board for the shelf, it should be easy to find one that's a bit bigger than whatever table you're using.

It might be out of your comfort range, but that can be fixed. The long term benefits will be well worth the learning curve.
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Ok guys so let me get this straight. Let’s assume my wall can hold a mount and has the studs right?

My Kenwood’s length is 15”.

So I’ll do what loudnoises is saying and get shelf brackets. I found these that seems to be 16”.

Heavy Duty Shelf Brackets 16 inch, Industrial Wall Brackets with Lip Metal Storage Brackets Outdoor/Indoor Include Screws 2 Pack Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0893ZDJDN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_a312Fb6V7TP6V

after that I simply attach a cutting board of perfect size (Kenwood is 20 by 15) and that’s it?
 
Carlo1208 said:
Ok guys so let me get this straight. Let’s assume my wall can hold a mount and has the studs right?

My Kenwood’s length is 15”.

So I’ll do what loudnoises is saying and get shelf brackets. I found these that seems to be 16”.

Heavy Duty Shelf Brackets 16 inch, Industrial Wall Brackets with Lip Metal Storage Brackets Outdoor/Indoor Include Screws 2 Pack Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0893ZDJDN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_a312Fb6V7TP6V

after that I simply attach a cutting board of perfect size (Kenwood is 20 by 15) and that’s it?
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Pretty much. I might put some thin rubber washers between the shelf and brackets.

I would also make the shelf a little bigger. Having a safe place to put a stylus brush or whatever is kinda handy. Just an extra couple inches in size. It's really preference. Wall studs are usually 16" apart on center, so your shelf will look better if it's wider than the brackets.
 
loudnoises said:
Pretty much. I might put some thin rubber washers between the shelf and brackets.

I would also make the shelf a little bigger. Having a safe place to put a stylus brush or whatever is kinda handy. Just an extra couple inches in size. It's really preference. Wall studs are usually 16" apart on center, so your shelf will look better if it's wider than the brackets.
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I agree, I want to be safe.
So something like this:

Heavy Duty Shelf Brackets 20 inch, Industrial Wall Brackets with Lip Metal Storage Brackets Outdoor/Indoor Include Screws 2 Pack Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0894H1JX9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Rg22FbK5YC6VN?psc=1


does anybody have a cutting board/block they’d like to recommend for something this fits this 19-20 inch shelf and is also 20 inches wide?
 
loudnoises said:
You might want to call a countertop store that sells butcherblock. That's a small enough piece you might get a cutoff of something nice.
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Ha I live in south Texas in a small city. Laredo. We don’t really have these types of stores, especially audio stores. That’s why I’m always posting and looking at online reviews and opinions, because I don’t have stores here to help me out with this kind of stuff.
 
Carlo1208 said:
Ha I live in south Texas in a small city. Laredo. We don’t really have these types of stores, especially audio stores. That’s why I’m always posting and looking at online reviews and opinions, because I don’t have stores here to help me out with this kind of stuff.
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I'm 50 miles north of Boston, and we've virtually no audio stores left either. There might not be any left at this point.
 
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