afireinside86 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hi guys. I just bought a whole new hi-fi system including: Pro-Ject Debut III Turntable Marantz P6002 Amplifier 2 Audio Monitor floor speakers the whole system cost me $2260 I have now installed it all and everything is working well with a fantastic sound, but there is one problem. I live on the fifth floor with wooden floors, this means that I have to move around SLOWLY on my TOES in order not to make the record "jump" while playing. What can be done to prevent this so I can walk around normally?? Best regards /Rune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtw88 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Why do people pay $2000+ to listen to punk records? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afireinside86 Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Why do people pay $2000+ to listen to punk records? Why don't you take a look at my collection before you say that ??? and whyyyyy would you bother to even type this!?! I like quality sound and would rather pay $2000+ for better sound. And by the way, I did not pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andywax Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hi guys.I just bought a whole new hi-fi system including: Pro-Ject Debut III Turntable Marantz P6002 Amplifier 2 Audio Monitor floor speakers the whole system cost me $2260 I have now installed it all and everything is working well with a fantastic sound, but there is one problem. I live on the fifth floor with wooden floors, this means that I have to move around SLOWLY on my TOES in order not to make the record "jump" while playing. What can be done to prevent this so I can walk around normally?? Best regards /Rune Can you adjust the weight of your turntable arm? If you made it a little heavier it might not skip as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 You could also put the table that the turntable is resting on on a thick rug. That might damper the vibrations a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcm1610 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I live in an old house with wooden floors and that happens to me a bit. I don't have to tip-toe around, but if I move my chair or drop something it skips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afireinside86 Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks guys, the two tips will be tested. Although if I adjust the arm to press a bit heavier on the record it will result in a deeper sound and my record won't last as long :-) I will definitely try the rug thing! A thick one! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Why do people pay $2000+ to listen to punk records? Why don't you take a look at my collection before you say that ??? and whyyyyy would you bother to even type this!?! I like quality sound and would rather pay $2000+ for better sound. And by the way, I did not pay for it. Not that I'm agreeing with what that guy said, but you did say "I just bought a whole new hi-fi system including" and "the whole system cost me $2260". I actually had the same problem you did, but I put my turntable on a sturdy shelf that doesn't touch the floor, and it is fine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andywax Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Although if I adjust the arm to press a bit heavier on the record it will result in a deeper sound and my record won't last as long :-) yeah, it might wear down the record faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbratt Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I have hardwood floors too and have wall mounted my table and amp using these little numbers: http://www.project-audio.com/main.php?prod=wallmountit1&cat=accessories〈=en http://www.project-audio.com/main.php?prod=wallmountit3&cat=accessories〈=en As for spending big money to listen to punk records, fuck yeah, do it! I spent that on my system and it sounds wonderful! If you're satisfied with a thin, crackly, mediocre sound, then by all means, don't spend the bucks, but if you want to hear music with rich audio, you've gotta spend the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afireinside86 Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Why don't you take a look at my collection before you say that ??? and whyyyyy would you bother to even type this!?! I like quality sound and would rather pay $2000+ for better sound. And by the way, I did not pay for it. Not that I'm agreeing with what that guy said, but you did say "I just bought a whole new hi-fi system including" and "the whole system cost me $2260". I actually had the same problem you did, but I put my turntable on a sturdy shelf that doesn't touch the floor, and it is fine now. The reason I said that was because I wanted to state that with such a expensive hi-fi system, this problem is like thrice as annoying! :-) As for now I don't have a shelf that does not have contact to the floor. I guess I'm gonna have to pay Ikea a visit then :-( It's not my apartment, so I can't put more holes in the walls though. I've already ruined one wall! God this sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Not that I'm agreeing with what that guy said, but you did say "I just bought a whole new hi-fi system including" and "the whole system cost me $2260". I actually had the same problem you did, but I put my turntable on a sturdy shelf that doesn't touch the floor, and it is fine now. The reason I said that was because I wanted to state that with such a expensive hi-fi system, this problem is like thrice as annoying! :-) As for now I don't have a shelf that does not have contact to the floor. I guess I'm gonna have to pay Ikea a visit then :-( It's not my apartment, so I can't put more holes in the walls though. I've already ruined one wall! God this sucks! Ah okay, it did seem like you payed for it though. Could you not put up a shelf using adhesive? I work at a hardwear store and we sell stuff that is apparently stronger than using nails...I'm not sure if I'd risk it myself though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faith Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 didn't read the thread but, what I would do is buy a little carpet and put the system on it. *shrugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 your best bet is to buy a sturdy steel wall mountable shelf, lag the shelf into studs in the wall. Done. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xforlifex Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Put a pillow or something underneath the turntable. It might be a bit annoying but it will save your vinyl and needle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melikecheese Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 There are certain kinds of foam that will work very well for absorbing vibrations. You can often get free samples from industrial manufacturers or suppliers. The foam I used for my robot arms during Halloween would have been perfect. It was thin and kinda hard and strong, that dense foam would soak up the floor vibrations that your experiencing. A carpet is only cotten most of the time, that will not soak up vibrations as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 There are certain kinds of foam that will work very well for absorbing vibrations. You can often get free samples from industrial manufacturers or suppliers. The foam I used for my robot arms during Halloween would have been perfect. It was thin and kinda hard and strong, that dense foam would soak up the floor vibrations that your experiencing. A carpet is only cotten most of the time, that will not soak up vibrations as well. Adding on to this...what you really want is "Memory Foam". That shit would be PERFECT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truetilldeath303 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I would just put up a wall bracket, and patch the whole before you move. They'll never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numanoid Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Wall mount that turntable and buy noise isolating feet for it. I've also heard about shelving units for audio gear that you can fill with sand that dampen vibrations. And why not spend $1000's to listen to punk records? It still sounds better than some mp3 or overcompressed CD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afireinside86 Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 what is memory foam and what does it look like? and am I supposed to put under the turntable or under the unit my turntable is placed (that has contact to the floor)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 what is memory foam and what does it look like? and am I supposed to put under the turntable or under the unit my turntable is placed (that has contact to the floor)? Memory Foam is used by NASA, and is also now used in pillows and beds. No idea where you could buy a small amount of it though. I saw it on Pimp My Ride once. They put a full wineglass in the middle of a sheet of it, and then punched the foam all around it and it didn't even wobble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kouka Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 you can buy a memory foam pillow for like $20 @ walmart.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melikecheese Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 memory foam is too soft, your turntable wont sit on it right, it won't be straight, its waaaaaay to thick. You need a 1/4" hard foam or something similar. Something you can press your nail or finger into with some pressure and that gives but it not too soft. Its gotta keep your turntable steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melikecheese Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 oh and if you want to try memory foam (as I could be wrong on it not working), you can get samples of it from the bed company (not sure on name), however they will probably hound you for life to buy one of the beds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak138 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Wow, it's nice to see actual solutions from people regarding a problem that is vinyl related. Check plus for today, VC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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