Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable

@boxer12,

The response you received makes a lot of sense. However, one person’s "warmth" could be another person’s "veiled or muffled" sound. It comes down to semantics there.

In my years of experimenting with various isolation devices and platforms, I’d say that response makes perfect sense.

What one should be aware of however is, not using or expecting the maple to be the ultimate problem solvers for any prior/ongoing vibration problems from their rack/stand etc. Boxer, the way you expressed the differences in your system gels with mine, but I might have said "increased transparency". Again, semantics.

Slaw,
You are correct, that is a better way of stating the difference. I also have had good experience using Corian. I'm not sure how well that would work for longer lengths, but it works well cut to 16 X 13 in my smaller rack. 

@boxer12,

What my focus has been on is decoupling...from my floor & from my wall.
(I use a wall mount for my front-end).

Great thread and I need a base too. Anybody have any opinions on the maple vs walnut? I can get an edge cut piece of 1.5" thick walnut for about the same price as an edge cut piece of 3" maple.

I'm also looking at marble and granite. Any preference there?

Thanks.

Just got my 1 3/4 maple from butcher block acoustics for my VPI Prime Signature.  I would say the soundstage benefited as well as the focus.  I also noticed a smoothing of the vocals.