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Would a Technics SL-1200 MK2 be an upgrade from a Denon DP-31L?
Weighed the plater weight, it's 361 grams. Is that too much? 
Newb question regarding alignment - Should the stylus Physically touch the protractor?
He just emailed me a PDF when I inquired about the correct one to use on my TT since it wasnt listed as an option. It worked out great though, dead on alignment in less than 15ish minutes 😁 
Would a Technics SL-1200 MK2 be an upgrade from a Denon DP-31L?
Any thoughts on the DIY platter weight I'm using? Any risk of damaging the TT? 
Would a Technics SL-1200 MK2 be an upgrade from a Denon DP-31L?
Thanks for all the feedback everyone, it looks like I'm sticking with my Denon for now, the guys wife didn't want him trading for the Klipsch rear speakers I was offering because he has to many already.with that said, a little off topic, but I jus... 
Newb question regarding alignment - Should the stylus Physically touch the protractor?
Thanks Cleeds for chiming in by the way, I appreciate it! 
Newb question regarding alignment - Should the stylus Physically touch the protractor?
I'm sure it has a name that I'm not familiar with, but there is a little platform that raises up/down when pushing stop/start, respectively. But it's what keeps the tone arm raised a couple mm above the LP when in the "stop" position  
Newb question regarding alignment - Should the stylus Physically touch the protractor?
I failed to mention the arc protractor Ken Willis provided me is called the "AccuTrak". It seems like most quality protractors are made with smooth glass or acrylic surfaces so I was thinking I may fix a sheet of slick/glossy plastic lamination on... 
Would a Technics SL-1200 MK2 be an upgrade from a Denon DP-31L?
Thanks all for the suggestions, very helpful info. Tim is correct though, I am beyond a being on a tight budget, and i likely can only get a turntable if the seller is willing to work out a trade for it, because as far as spending actual cash goes... 
Would a Technics SL-1200 MK2 be an upgrade from a Denon DP-31L?
Anyone? Should i I start a new thread to get more input on how much it's worth? I have to let the guy know ASAP i appreciate the guidance, I'm new to vinyl so the buyers market for used equipment is foreign to me :/ 
Would a Technics SL-1200 MK2 be an upgrade from a Denon DP-31L?
It's missing the dust cover too I just found out  
Would a Technics SL-1200 MK2 be an upgrade from a Denon DP-31L?
So that seem like a pretty unanimous consensus...as for the price- it's aesthetics are definitely a 4/10 at best (here it is: http://eastnc.craigslist.org/ele/5580637517.html ) but he says it works great.what would be the lowest reasonable price I... 
Speakers VERY close to wall - Cork board useful?
Williewonka - did you just slide the vent you bought into the speaker port? Or did you attach it in a particular way (modify speaker port, wrap tape to get correct diameter, etc.) I have some curved pvc tubing in the garage that may be about the r... 
Is sound quality effected by twist connecting 2 speaker wires together for extra length?
Thanks for chiming in, good info! How owe about the switch in that case? Should I bother removing it? Or would you say the switch definitely could effect the sound and should be removed? 
Is sound quality effected by twist connecting 2 speaker wires together for extra length?
Someone must have some knowledge about the positive/negative effects of joining 2 short speaker wires together to act as 1 longer cable...thanks in advance for any advice! :) 
Speakers VERY close to wall - Cork board useful?
Clever idea, I am give that a try. Thanks!