AnalogSteph
Major Contributor
The funny thing is, fancy turntables even back in the day would go to great lengths to provide maximum isolation to minimize acoustic feedback as much as possible (e.g. subchassis mounting), as it could result in nasty resonance effects e.g. when flooring wasn't the most rigid. (You are also well-advised to open or remove the dust cover.)
I would very much argue that the flaws of subpar playback equipment are not "part of the sound" at all, unless you are nostalgic for that sort of experience. Moreover, the main differences between a top-flight deck and a good midrange one tend to pertain to vibration isolation, while the actual turntable drive and arm may be just as good (e.g. Dual 7xx vs. 6xx series and the like). Hence I would very much suggest ripping in silence, it potentially means you can save a good chunk of money.
I would very much argue that the flaws of subpar playback equipment are not "part of the sound" at all, unless you are nostalgic for that sort of experience. Moreover, the main differences between a top-flight deck and a good midrange one tend to pertain to vibration isolation, while the actual turntable drive and arm may be just as good (e.g. Dual 7xx vs. 6xx series and the like). Hence I would very much suggest ripping in silence, it potentially means you can save a good chunk of money.