2. analog
  3. 1330786993

Turntable Placement

Greetings All:

Here is my Q:

I have a VPI TNT3 on the VPI base filled with lead shot. My room is in process of a facelift so I have the option of moving things around now.

I have Magnepan 3.7, VTL MB450, and CAT SL1 Preamp. I would like to move my TT closer to the amps so that I don't have to put the interconnects under the carpet again (but if I have to, that's totally fine).

In a perfect world, I would put my TT much closer to the speakers, but I am afraid that the reverberation, etc., will make a significant impact on my TT performance. Any advice?
yesfan
vicdamone
850 posts
 
How about adding extra compliance to the lead shot base with a Gingko TNT specific Jumbo cloud 10 platform?

http://www.gingkoaudio.com/cloud10.html

Personally, I'd replace the CAT with a balanced preamp and use some inexpensive made to order Canare cables from Blue Jeans Cable and circle the room to connect the VTL's. If Canare is too pedestrian for you taste these have been a hot topic.

http://www.realitycables.com/contacts.html
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Best it be on a side wall, about one third the distance from the speaker wall. Be sure to put an acoustic screen on the side of the stand facing the speakers. As Pryso has pointed out, all sound waves that directly impact the TT and cartridge degrade performance.
mechans
2,999 posts
 
I suppose the idea to keep the table as far from the speakers makes a lot of sense. However, in my experience I have my table on a rack between the speakers and don't detect any problems. In another system I have the table adjacent to the speaker with no ill effects. It may be that my carts aren't sensitive enough to cause problems.
stringreen's avatar
stringreen
5,112 posts
 
Vic....Gingko's are no good for VPI turntables. They absolutely ruin the sound. VPI's have to be solidly affixed to the center of the Earth for the best sound. I love the guys at Gingko...they make excellent dust covers and their speakers are good for the money, however, their platforms are an anathema for VPI's, although they may work with other tables.
blueskiespbd's avatar
blueskiespbd
161 posts
 
I moved mine recently and noticed an improvement after doing a wall mount.
More to discover