Feedback through turntable


My system consists of a McIntosh C2300 preamp, MC452 amp, MCD500 SACD player, VPI Aries 3D with Ortofon Cadenza MC cartridge, Manley ChinookSE phono stage, PS Audio P5, Sonus faber Cremona Auditor M speakers and REL B1 Sub bass system.  My issue is with turntable use only; SACD has no issues.  On my pre when volume is +55 (peak at 45watts) I start to get feedback through the turntable - a sort of low freq sound, back off volume and it goes away.  My Auditor M speaker is about 3 ft away and in front of turntable.  I do have a rumble filter (KAB) installed between preamp and phonostage to help with sub woofer pumping.  Due to room layout I cannot rearrange the setup/move turntable.  My turntable is on a 2.5" block of wood and that sits on 4 isolation blocks via spiked feet.  Any thoughts how I can eliminate this problem?  Harry Weisfeld with VPI states he has 4 15" woofers (JBL Everest) near his Prime Signature setup with no issues at all.  Why am I having this problem and how can I eliminate it?  Thank you in advance for all feedback.
miner42
It's so satisfying to find the solution to a problem. Sounds like you're well on your way! Good luck and have fun with the rest of the isolation.
toddverrone,

I saw your picture of the padding. Very similar to non-slip kitchen cabinet mats or tool box padding. Nice.

I've quit following this thread.

Good luck & happy listening!

I can but WAF won't allow.  Plus an +85 lb TT on a wall rack - would not feel comfortable.


I put the REL B1 on an isolation base and this even helped more.

I had a similar issue when I upgraded to the 3d arm. I would start getting a low hum which kept feeding back on itself and getting amplified. I determined that it had nothing to do with vibrations coming through the turntable and everything to do with airborne vibrations hitting the tonearm. I solved the issue by moving my turntable to the side of the room instead of keeping it between my speakers. You can read through the thread I started a while back titled  "Turntable placement".

Good luck.