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SOTA Sapphire Turntable setup - how much lead?

O ye men of wisdom:

I am the owner of a used SOTA Sapphire, which uses lead shot to balance the subchassis. The original owner did not keep the unused shot so now I am wondering:

What is the total amount or weight of the lead supplied with the turntable originally? I have enough lead, I just don't know the right amount to start with. Any assistance would be sincerely appreciated.

Regards, hifigeezer
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hifigeezer OP
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When in doubt, read the instructions! I found it in the manual, the factory supplied weight is 2 pounds 14.5 ounces. Thanks all.
hifigeezer OP
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Thanks to all for your participation. According to two different sources on the web, the leg bolts on the SOTA are 5/16-18. Mine is still in the shop but I will verify it when I get it back. Regards, hifigeezer
hifigeezer OP
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Thanks all, especially for the generous offer of the manual. I do have the manual but it does not specify how much lead comes from the factory; it does cover the procedure. Thanks also for your input on the spikes, that seems quite logical. The footers from Mapleshade look pretty neat but pricey; any other suggestions are welcome. When I get my unit back from SOTA I will post comments on the service and also measure the leg bolts (diameter and thread). Thanks again -- hifigeezer
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