What did it for me more than anything else was a proper equipment stand (Sound Anchors) custom built to accommodate my anti-vibration platforms with my preamp on top of one, and the turntable on top of the other. The stand is in turn seated on a set of Aurios Pro bearings (unfortunately nla).
This combination allows the system to play at any volume and remain relaxed- even at 110dB (according to my Radio Shack sound pressure level meter).
This combination allows the system to play at any volume and remain relaxed- even at 110dB (according to my Radio Shack sound pressure level meter).