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So,,,,,,,, what's under YOUR turntable?

3.5" of maple end-grain butcher block with 4 (Parts Express) brass toes pointed headlong into it from the turntable above.

Nirvana for about $125.00.  Better than any comparable dollar change in cartridge.  I am not certain if maple has special properties over another tree, but I was floored by this combo and have sought out nothing more under my table since.

I tried a couple of other isolation aids (probably not as exhaustive research as some), but this one so topped the prior ones that I closed the book on more research.  I have maple hunks under my (small floorstanders) speakers, too and am pleased with that as well.

This: http://stores.ebay.com/Dawns-Depot_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsxQ3asstQQtZkm

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This: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=240-721

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John

Thanks for this post, great info. I'll be placing an order with both vendors shortly