Isolating an SL-1200

[WOStantonCS100]

Does anyone use an isolation platform underneath the 1200? If so what and how well does it work?

I don't have a feedback issue or anything. This is more in terms of squeezing the nth degree of performance out of the deck. I realize that's a foreign pursuit on this forum ; but, I thought I'd ask anyway.

[MartinT]

I've not heard anything to beat the Isonoe feet, Biff, so I've stopped experimenting. If you still have the standard Techie feet then that is best addressed first, before you look at platforms.

[DSJR]

I'd echo that and say that this almost certainly applies to ALL of these direct drive decks - with fairly solid plinths and rubbery feet. Grab 'em while they're still semi-affordable

[Canetoad]

I have no regrets buying the Isonoes for my 1210. They are expensive but they really are amazing at isolating the TT.

[prestonchipfryer]

I've not heard anything to beat the Isonoe feet, Biff, so I've stopped experimenting. If you still have the standard Techie feet then that is best addressed first, before you look at platforms.

I'd have to agree with Martin. The Isonoe feet are an absolute bargain. Essential upgrage for the SL1200s. Also there are sorbothane 'boots' which fit the Isonoes and glass disc inserts.

John

[MCRU]

You can use an isolation shelf underneath the TT if you really want to spend even more money, I have a Mana Acoustics one, I don't think it makes much difference. As long as your Techie is perfectly level and has Isonoe feet, top quality external PSU, Oyaide Mat and Weight, Oyaide tone-arm cable, oyaide carbon fibre headshell, denon 103, jelco arm, furutech anti-static brush, you will be fine....

[Marco]

I have a Mana Acoustics one, I don't think it makes much difference.

Trust me, it will when I set it up properly for you (there is a knack to 'tuning' it correctly)

Btw, when you showed it to me on Saturday, I didn't notice any glass or an MDF board. Did you get one or the other with it (and all the necessary spikes)?

Marco.

[Tarzan]

Yup, Isonoes all the way, also l use the SDS plates, which helped again in relaxing the sound, also a mat upgrade- Anchromat- good, Oyaide mat and weight- wow, big upgrade

[kininigin]

Yup, Isonoes all the way, also l use the SDS plates, which helped again in relaxing the sound, also a mat upgrade- Anchromat- good, Oyaide mat and weight- wow, big upgrade

Im starting to wonder if it's my sorbothane feet i use on my 1200 that is ''relaxing'' my nagaoka and making me lose interest when listening to it.

Has anyone gone from sorbathane feet to isonoes ,and if so what differences did you have.

I found the sorbo's a step up from the stock feet,which wouldn't be hard btw

[MartinT]

Yes, Darren, I went from Foculpods (sorbothane) to Isonoes. Big upgrade.