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Rectangular black MDF platform, 10.5 lbs, adjustable feet with bubble level

Fluance

Fluance IB40T Isolation Base Turntable Platform Piano Black 10.5 lbs

SKU CH-FT5H-D3XSD

A dense 10.5 lb MDF platform with adjustable feet and a bubble level isolates turntables and other audio gear from external vibrations for clearer playback

  • TypeTurntable
  • ColorBlack
  • Weight10.49 lbs
  • Reduces external vibrations for clearer frequency response and detail
  • 5 lb dense MDF plinth provides superior damping against unwanted resonance
  • Height-adjustable feet with built-in bubble level keep the stylus centred in the groove
  • Silicone rubber isolation feet minimise contact to dampen environmental vibrations
  • Universal platform suits turntables, CD players, amplifiers and speakers for cleaner signal

Isolation Base for Turntables

The Fluance IB40T is a dense MDF platform that sits beneath a turntable to suppress external vibrations. Its 10.5 lb mass and silicone isolation feet create a stable, inert foundation so the cartridge can track the groove without interference from footfall or speaker energy. The base is finished in piano black and measures 2.44 x 17.13 x 14.96 inches.

Thermals Noise and Power

The platform has no electronics, fans or moving parts, so it generates zero heat, zero noise and draws no power. Isolation comes entirely from the mass-loaded wood plinth and the engineered silicone feet, which dampen environmental vibrations mechanically. Performance is therefore constant and silent in any listening room.

Upgrade Path and Value

The IB40T replaces a lightweight shelf, a standard furniture top or a basic turntable mat that transmits floor-borne vibration to the tonearm. The jump is worthwhile when the listener hears low-frequency rumble, blurred imaging or mistracking on demanding passages and wants a passive, universal solution that also supports CD players, amplifiers or speakers. Builders who need active electronic cancellation or a rack-mount form factor will not be served by this design.

Highlights

  • Reduces external vibrations for clearer frequency response and detail
  • 5 lb dense MDF plinth provides superior damping against unwanted resonance
  • Height-adjustable feet with built-in bubble level keep the stylus centred in the groove
  • Silicone rubber isolation feet minimise contact to dampen environmental vibrations
  • Universal platform suits turntables, CD players, amplifiers and speakers for cleaner signal

Specifications

BrandFluance
ModelIB40T
Part NumberIB40T
TypeTurntable
ColorBlack
Weight10.49 lbs

Questions about this item

How do I install the Fluance IB40T isolation base and what step do people often miss?

Place the turntable or component on the 10.5 lb MDF platform, then turn each height-adjustable foot until the built-in bubble level shows perfectly level; the step most people miss is re-checking the bubble after the component is seated because the added weight can shift the level.

What maintenance or replacement will the Fluance IB40T isolation base need later?

The silicone rubber isolation feet provide the damping; inspect them once a year and replace the feet if they harden, crack, or lose elasticity, otherwise the 10.5 lb MDF plinth requires no maintenance.

What limit shows up first on the Fluance IB40T isolation base during sustained use?

The four adjustable feet have a finite height range; once they are fully extended or retracted you can no longer level the platform, so the adjustment travel is the first practical limit under long-term use.

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