Nope. Initially it sat on the little rubber blobs that the glass was sitting on but it sounded better still sitting directly on the frame. I have a hunch that it may be even better bonded to the frame but I don't want it that permanent.antonio66 wrote:Zebbo, does the acrylic shelf sit on spikes on top of your rack?
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Anglian plastics I think it was. Doc's recommendation.Jonty2547 wrote:That's good to know! May i ask where you got it from?zebbo wrote:I replaced the top of my rack with 20mm acrylic. I decided to have a couple of hi-fi mates around for the evening so we could all judge what effect, if any, it would have over the 6mm glass. We were all amazed at the improvement and it's not super expensive. My top @ 1260mm x 500mm x 20mm, (black) was about £70.
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This might be of use to you. http://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_fo ... 18&t=66275
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Sorry for the thread drift Jonty.
Thanks Zebbo, my PT is sitting on top of the sideboard just on the 4 rubber feet. I did wonder if I should have a shelf, but if you remember I have drilled a hole in the top of the sideboard for the arm cable to exit which would also mean doing the same for the shelf.zebbo wrote:Nope. Initially it sat on the little rubber blobs that the glass was sitting on but it sounded better still sitting directly on the frame. I have a hunch that it may be even better bonded to the frame but I don't want it that permanent.antonio66 wrote:Zebbo, does the acrylic shelf sit on spikes on top of your rack?
Sorry for the thread drift Jonty.
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Great, thanks I'll order what i need on Monday
Quite looking forward to hearing any difference when the TT is off my "orribe" rack.
Quite looking forward to hearing any difference when the TT is off my "orribe" rack.
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sweet as,i must order some to make a tonearm board
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My PT is now sitting directly on the acrylic shelf, no feet at all, best yet.antonio66 wrote:ThaThanks Zebbo, my PT is sitting on top of the sideboard just on the 4 rubber feet. I did wonder if I should have a shelf, but if you remember I have drilled a hole in the top of the sideboard for the arm cable to exit which would also mean doing the same for the shelf.zebbo wrote:Nope. Initially it sat on the little rubber blobs that the glass was sitting on but it sounded better still sitting directly on the frame. I have a hunch that it may be even better bonded to the frame but I don't want it that permanent.antonio66 wrote:Zebbo, does the acrylic shelf sit on spikes on top of your rack?
Sorry for the thread drift Jonty.
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Brilliant idea! Easy to work with and will look super cooljayman67 wrote:sweet as,i must order some to make a tonearm board
I very much look forward to seeing the fruits of your labour
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A 50x50x10cm test piece of acrylic turn up today and i grabbed some brackets from Screwfix and bolted it to the wall...
Unfortunately i’ve no time to have a proper listen until the weekend and i still need to put something between the shelf and the brackets, but it’s a relief to finally get it off the stand.
The plan is to make mini shelves underneath it and plonk the NVA gear on them and bin the rack.
It’s going to be an utter bastard to keep clean, but i think the little black boxes look quite nice sat on the same material as their casings (although i need to the get the ends polished).
Final cost was £37, which if it sounds good is massively cheaper than buying a ready made item.
Unfortunately i’ve no time to have a proper listen until the weekend and i still need to put something between the shelf and the brackets, but it’s a relief to finally get it off the stand.
The plan is to make mini shelves underneath it and plonk the NVA gear on them and bin the rack.
It’s going to be an utter bastard to keep clean, but i think the little black boxes look quite nice sat on the same material as their casings (although i need to the get the ends polished).
Final cost was £37, which if it sounds good is massively cheaper than buying a ready made item.
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Headphone system Bushmaster II, Capella amp, Pi 3B+ with Hifiberry Digi+ Pro & Nighthawk cans.
Headphone system Bushmaster II, Capella amp, Pi 3B+ with Hifiberry Digi+ Pro & Nighthawk cans.