Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable

I use this block ontop of Mapleshade Isoblocks:

https://www.butcherblock.com/product/18-x-12-x-3-cutting-board/

I have two turntables, a Mofi StudioDeck that features sprung-loaded feet and a Triangle Art Concerto with upgraded platter; the platter is much more massive than the standard model platter and the base+platter easily weighs 40 lbs.

The MoFi seemed to like being on the cutting board with the Mapleshade Isoblocks isolating it from the rack. It didn’t seem to like Rollerblocks under the cutting board and it hated having Isoblocks under the turntable’s spring feet. I assumed the feet were designed to work with a certain amount of feedback from the surface they sit on.

The Triangle Art gear have little rubber nub feet. I can’t say that being on vs being off the board makes any difference but I haven’t tested this extensively since moving it around is a pain in the butt. I’m torn between putting the large TA speed controller box on the board or off -- currently its on.

As for hardness, I have the Butcher Block Acoustics end-grain 3" Maple block, and they rate it 1450 on the Janka scale. I am using it under a ~40 lb Clearaudio Ovation (with 2350 gr of clamp and outer limit ring).

dwette with that Janka scale rating it would be hard maple. I sell hardwood lumber and was just curious what the preferred type seemed to be. Thanks for the input.

blueranger ambrosia maple is almost always soft maple (Red or silver).  I have never seen hard maple with Ambrosia beetle damage before, only Red Maple.  I have sold hardwood lumber since 2000, but I guess anything is possible in mother nature.