Isolate your turntable or other audio gear from unwanted external vibration with the walnut wood IsoAcoustics DELOS 18x15x1.75" Turntable Isolation Stand. The stylus navigating the tiny variations in the groove of a vinyl record is a delicate process that is very sensitive. Decoupling the turntable from the surface it sits on can dramatically diminish structural vibrations and resonances, enhancing clarity and detail. This DELOS Turntable stand combines a walnut hardwood butcher block with 4 integrated IsoAcoustics isolators to achieve just that. The dark-brown Walnut butcher blocks are bold and rich with swirled and visible grains. They are very durable with a Janka hardness score of 1100.

18 x 15" Footprint for Turntable    65 lb Weight Capacity    Walnut Butcher Block Construction    4 Integrated Isolators    Durable 1100 Janka Hardness Rating

Maple and walnut were chosen based on appearance, hardness, and performance. Maple and walnut are considered superior tonal woods, commonly used in the manufacture of fine guitars, pianos, and violins. The difference between maple and walnut is mainly in their appearance. The maple and walnut platforms provide the same level of performance. Maple and walnut platforms are known for their detailed, transparent and uncolored sound. The walnut board has a Janka Hardness rating of 1450 and the walnut has a hardness rating of 1100. The hardness also makes the platforms very durable and resistant to scratches and dents. The butcher blocks are sealed with a urethane-based satin finish, which is resistant to stains and most solvents.

The DELOS model should be selected based on the weight and dimensions of the turntable or component that it will be supporting. IsoAcoustics recommend measuring the distance between the feet of your turntable or component and comparing the width and depth of the DELOS butcher blocks to verify how they will fit. IsoAcoustics also provides an online calculator for help in determining which model is recommended. The online calculator will make a product recommendation, and you can submit an inquiry to have the recommendation reviewed by an IsoAcoustics representative. To get started, visit IsoAcoustics.com and click the product selector. 

The Janka hardness test created by Austrian-born American researcher Gabriel Janka is a measure of the hardness of wood. The test measures the force required to push a steel ball with a diameter of 0.444 inches into the wood to a depth of half the ball's diameter. The diameter was chosen to produce a circle with an area of 100 square millimeters. The higher the rating, the harder and more durable the wood. Typically, wood used for flooring would have a rating of 1000 or higher.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this table clear a washer dryer that is 39 high, 30 deep and 55 long?

A: No. It is a little less than 51 wide from leg to leg. Everything else would be fine.

Q: 2. About how long does it take to crank from lowest to highest height?

A: I just timed it:It takes 89 cranks (full revolutions) to go from one extreme to the other. It took me 50 seconds to do it going from low position to high (slightly harder that going high to low), and 31 seconds to go from high to low. At a nice, jaunty pace, I'd say expect about 90 seconds. (It's a fantastic desk, by the way.)

Q: 3. Is it possible to use another cartridge like the VM610MONO?

A: Yes, the included headshell will work with any 1/2" mount type cartridge, like the Audio-Technica Consumer VM610MONO Dual Moving Magnet Conical Stylus Cartridge. When ever changing cartridges it it recommended to recalibrate and balance the turntable.

Q: 4. Am I correct in understanding that this does not require an amp? It has RCA outputs build in that could connect directly to speakers? I am setting up a system in a very small space so looking to keep it compact, but I don't want to buy an all-in-one.

A: You can connect it directly to powered speakers that have RCA inputs since it has a pre-amp built in.

Q: 5. Can be used for b & w 802 d3 speaker stands ?

A: According to the manufacturer, the IsoAcoustics RP1.3-20 Rockport Adapter is compatible for use with the Rockport Taurus, Rockport Avior I, and Rockport Avior II models. We are not able to confirm whether or not the IsoAcoustics adapters will work with the Bowers & Wilkinson 802 D3 Speaker Stands.

Q: 6. Do these need a sandbag to stand on its own? If so, how many?

A: A pair of sandbags such as BH #IMSBEO5 would be recommended for use with this Pyle Pro PSIP24 Sound Absorbing Wall Panel. It is balanced well enough to stand on its own, but will be more stable with the use of sandbags.

Q: 7. Will this speaker connect to my turntable in anyway besides Bluetooth?

A: If your turntable has a built in preamp and it outputs RCA, you can use B&H # KOSMYCM2RM03 to connect it directly to the Audioengine B2 speaker.

Q: 8. I already happen to have the foam. Do you sell the frame with stand without the foam?

A: Sorry we do not sell just the frame.

Q: 9. Can the Audioengine B2 be combined with other Audioengine speakers or other Bluetooth speakers to create a party type system?

A: No. This speaker cannot be connected in a party-chain fashion to other bluetooth speakers.

Q: 10. Can ISO-PUCK REPLACE Gaia for Stand mount speakers .?

A: thank you for your question. You are able to use this under a speaker on a flat stand mount or desk to decouple. make sure you have enough pucks to cover at least 4 corners of the speaker so that is does not tip over.