What is the conventional wisdom on the subject of a turntable sitting on the glass shelf atop Fraim?
I see a few on here with alternative isolation platforms- why is the standard glass shelf not suitable? Is it in some way a sub-optimal platform? I’ve had my t/t on the glass shelf for years but have never heard a comparison with something else.
Curious.
My Linn is on a wall shelf because our floorboards are old and bounce! Plus, one less level needed on the Fraim.
I have an isoAcoustics platform under my TT. It sounds better that way, but I have a Fraimlite as the top shelf. The bass especially is more refined and stable with the platform (I have full-range floorstanders and two subs in the room). The other thing is the Fraimlite is the wrong size/shape to support my TT dustcover.
Sorry for the slight derail, I have the same system - though my HC and XPS are the opp way round, would it be a better idea to have the XPS at the bottom?
Great question. I also have the same system and I have my HiCapDR at the bottom (bottom right).
I’ve always been advised and believed in having the PSU with the largest transformer (XPS) furthest away from the source component. FWIW i haven’t tried the HiCap on the bottom tier…but i’m now in a happy place and do not wish to currently do so either.
I used to have my SN3 on the top shelf and NDX 2 second from top. Swapping both those components around to what i have now definitely brought improvements all round, including the cable dressing, such as the Burndy off the floor, etc.
What is that?
A dust cleaner, is slim and long so it fits between shelves and gear, keeps the equipment clean and free of dust, without of taking shelves apart.
I’m 68 today and that has made me mildly excited. I wish I could remember why. 
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, I’m 68 at the end of the month. 
I’m feeling younger already.
You’re a pup.
Happy b’day @bruss
Excuse me, which bit got you mildly exciting?
Remembering your birthday today. Or maybe something else?
LOL 
I feel an old git at 59 until I see the guys at hifi shows and after the age of forum members kept being disclosed. This seems to be predominately a mature man’s hobby . It’s easy to figure out why.
Happy birthday
Vintage cars, Golf, watches and jewellery, match day programmes ( for : insert football club here), coins and stamps …
So many passions for gentlemen to saviour and collect
And HiFi
