Pioneer PL-518 Feet

skrol

I have had a Pioneer PL-518 sitting in my basement for a while that is in very good shape mechanically and electrically but pretty sad on cosmetics. My son has taken an interest in vinyl and I told him he would have the PL-518 but, like most Pioneer TT's from this line, the feet have rotted away and are missing.

I see a few options out there on EB for feet but what do you all recommend? Anyone re-shoe'd one of these TT's?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PIONEER-SORBOTHANE-TURNTABLE-FEET-PL-560-PL-540-PL-518-PL-516-PL-514-PL-512-/252577184622?hash=item3acec5fb6e:g:H0YAAOSwubRXOOfR

Thanks
Stan

PolkieMan

I bought these for my Techincs SL2000. http://www.parts-express.com/penn-elcom-9106-rubber-cabinet-foot-25-dia-x-1-h--260-772?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pla

pkquat

The parts-express ones are likely these, SBR rubber, previously called Buna-S, durometer is 65A-80A, material is marking.
https://mcmaster.com/#9540k797

I am not familiar with the specific turntable. My guess is these were the original feet, or possibly a natural rubber version. If the feet were the only vibration isolation, they may have been softer than the parts-express version. The Sorbothane is much softer and vibration dampening, which can help if the TT has additional rubber vibration isolation pads that have gotten harder over time. These do cost more, and IMO the price is fair, unless there is a wholesale place selling them.

Life-hack. You can cut up gel shoe insoles for additional dampening. The combined cost of the feet, plus homemade pads will be close to the ~$30 for the sorbothane pads.

codycatalist

I have the PL510. They look very similar, if you need me to get a picture of the feet I have let me know.

PolkieMan

I have a PL-514 with the original feet. Also have a PL510A original feet they are different.
Please
Read those ebay ads real close (PREMIUM SOUND QUALITY W *SORBOTHANE* VIBRATION DAMPER!) Sounds like there is a thin piece that is placed between the new rubber feet and the base.

pitdogg2

A little sorbothane goes a long way. I've been sold ever since I bought my first set from audioquest. Panga now makes some that are cheaper can't hurt to give them a try.

skrol

Ok, thanks.