Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?

All solder is bad, especially that which you can buy today. Welding would be great were it easy to do.

I'm a beginner audiophile, so I like to try tweaks that are affordable alternatives to more expensive products to see if they work before paying higher prices.

I started using the Diversitech EVA foam anti-vibration pads (similar to isol-pads, isoblocks, etc.) under my components, speakers and other devices to eliminate vibration noises. They work and they are cheap, and there isn't any hocus-pocus marketing to read through because they are made by an industrial supply company. Something to consider if you are looking for some sort of isolation footer. They come in a lot of different sizes. I have a short blog post about them if anyone is interested in reading and sharing their experiences with comparable products...I'm always looking to learn about new tips/tweaks. http://thesoundapprentice.blogspot.com/2013/10/cheap-tweaks-diversitech-eva-anti.html

Decongestants, like pseudophedren. If you ears or sinus' are plugged it full of fluid you won't get the best out of your ears! :) maybe obvious but I thought I would through it in.

Do not other to take your ear health seriously. I had the unfortunate circumstance of a viral ear infection rob me of 30% if my low frequency hearing on the left side. It's been 6 years and will not be coming back. Take any change in hearing seriously and get it checked by an ENT, some things can be treated if addressed quickly.

I was on a 2 week business trip out of the country and figured my ears woul get better. When I finally had them looked at they told me I missed a 72 hour window to trat with steroids and would not likely recover.

Wishing you all great health!

Great turntable isolation can be had from placing squash sports balls (double yellow dot) under the feet or platform your turntable sits on. Great cheap isolation from vibration and shock. Better than Isopods.

Ucrazykid, anything sounds better than Isopods. About 30 years ago it was the leading edge of audio to cut racketballs around the seam, put them under a marble shelf and on furniture cups for the feet.