Nice turntables. Attached picture is an absolute requirement.

[Snoopy]

SL-1500C, yes? If so, are you using the VM95ML with the built-in preamp?

Yes ! Works just fine

 

[Platypus20]

Pioneer PXL-1000, with Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH

 

[Balle Clorin]

Goodstuff, even better if you replace that singing metal stand.

 

[Platypus20]

Goodstuff, even better if you replace that singing metal stand.

That stand as absolutely silent

 

[morillon]

the impact of support is known to be very sensitive..you should in your particular case listen to this advice........

 

[IPunchCholla]

the impact of support is known to be very sensitive..you should in your particular case listen to this advice........

Is it “known” like fuses, cables, and capacitors are “known” to make a difference? Or is there actual data?

 

[J.M. Noble]

Is it “known” like fuses, cables, and capacitors are “known” to make a difference? Or is there actual data?

No, it's quite measurable and also audible. It can be severe enough to cause feedback, though that is usually in situations where PA systems are involved.

 

[antcollinet]

It can be severe enough to cause feedback, though that is usually in situations where PA systems are involved.

Or, in my case, when you put the turntable on a pine chest of drawers right next to the RHS speaker.

The pine chest made a lovely resonant sound box causing low frequency feedback. Solved by putting half of a solid oak door, under the turntable, with sound damping material between the door and the chest, and between the door and turntable.

 

[IPunchCholla]

No, it's quite measurable and also audible. It can be severe enough to cause feedback, though that is usually in situations where PA systems are involved.

I mean you can get feedback just over the air, no transmission through resonances in supports, so I’m sure it is true at some level.

 

[IPunchCholla]

Or, in my case, when you put the turntable on a pine chest of drawers right next to the RHS speaker.

The pine chest made a lovely resonant sound box causing low frequency feedback. Solved by putting half of a solid oak door, under the turntable, with sound damping material between the door and the chest, and between the door and turntable.

Out of curiosity, what damping did the turntable have built in?

 

[antcollinet]

Out of curiosity, what damping did the turntable have built in?

slightly soft feet.

 

[nagster]

Pioneer PXL-1000, with Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH

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It's a good equipment.

If you are the owner, try placing the turntable on a horizontal, sturdy, non-squealing stand. (preferably made of wood)

As my experience. (Not double-blind tested)
When equipment was placed on a wire shelf, the sound was often unacceptable. Especially for transducers, it was 100%.

In the case of turntables, uneven deflection is also not good. And the output of the cartridge is amplified 1000 times.
Of course, there is no need to change it if you have other reasons or if there was no audible difference.

 

[Thomas_A]

A wire steel shelf like that will not react as much on standing waves. These occur between flat surfaces lile floor-roof and shelf-roof causing vibrations. Wired shelf will not do that as much.

 

[Platypus20]

It’s totally quiet, I can play it soft or loud, no noises, I can walk/bounce on the floor or drum in the shelf with my fingers, nothing. The turntable has very pliable feet and it weighs about 35-40#.

 

[AaronJ]

The only time I have ever had a problem with a turntable is with it attached to the wall. The 60Hz hum from the subwoofer in the corner would excite the stylus and create a feedback loop that would cause the sub to vibrate so much that it would move. Never actually had a problem with it sitting on literally any piece of furniture that didn't also have the speaker on it, and to be honest I was happy to not have a cantilever supporting a 40 lb turntable.

 

[Angsty]

It’s totally quiet, I can play it soft or loud, no noises, I can walk/bounce on the floor or drum in the shelf with my fingers, nothing. The turntable has very pliable feet and it weighs about 35-40#.

If you don’t hear a problem, don’t worry about it. There are lots of things that make a difference in theory or measurement but are not readily audible.

 

[AdrianusG]

Pioneer PXL-1000, with Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH

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Also good looking TT, even though i'm more into digital, these things really have something..... they really can compliment your audio set up, probably (and in some part at least) one of the reasons for the revival of Vinyl.
be happy with it and enjoy.

 

[Stoutblock]

I thought I gave up on vinyl years ago but then I inherited several hundred records in pristine condition. I could not resist finding out how much I could get out of the groves so got a little carried away. VPI Classic Signature with four wands. Each wand has a MC cart mounted and balanced so its very easy to change when desired. The Classic has "on the fly" height adjustment which also makes it easy and quick to adapt to different carts. Of equal importance to discover the potential of the format is the phono stage. In my case I use the Modwright PH-150 phono stage which also has "on the fly" adjustments for gain, loading and capacitance. Not sure the cost/performance ratio is justified but records do sound very good on my system.

 

[Anton D]

Awesome post, I use the very same phono pre!

 

[Stoutblock]

Awesome post, I use the very same phono pre!

It is a great phono stage and Dan Wright's craftmanship is top notch. His new PS 9.0 is a more modest phono stage but also an exceptional performer. Possibly as good as the PH-150 (depending on options) at less than half the cost?