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systemdek IIX motor vibration
NO, is every thing screwed down properly? I would check inside. You will have to remove bottom cover (mine sounds better without it anyway). Check and tighten all screws etc. especially on motor mount but do not over do it. Check to make sure moto... 
Cart Recommendations for P3 w/ Origin Live RB300
used Music Maker would br great. 
Setting up the cartridge--Tips/techniques
And if you want to go deeper try this:http://www.vandenhul.com/artpap/phono_faq.htm 
Is it worth purchasing the VPI 16.5?
Totally. I have had my 16.5 for 24 years (and I listen a lot)and feel record vacuums are the best long term investment. My vinyl is in great condition because of my VPI 16.5. I use RRL Super Vinly Wash which works very well for me too. 
Teres vs VPI, SME, Origin Live, etc.
I stand humbled. Now to start saving for a Shroder arm. 
Teres vs VPI, SME, Origin Live, etc.
Not to go off subject but it's Schröder. 
Is this possible? Could it be from the Walker SST
As above I changed belt after problem to see if that helped and it did not. I am not sure it gets worse with warm up wither. Any thoughts. Thanks. 
What's wrong with classical music on vinyl?
I have classical albums (as well as other types) that are 30 years old and continue to buy used all the time. I run them through the vac before playing and have very very few ticks, pops, static or other distracting sounds. They sound wonderful. 
Systemdek II X Profile Arm Set-Up Info
I have a Systemdek although now far from original, having changed arm, motor and lined the inside and put on spikes. I believe you need a low mass cartridge. I have the original tone arm mounting template. It indicates 210mm from center spindle to... 
Living with popping and crackling
Your question is "Is there a certain amount of popping and crackling to be expected with almost any lp??". The answer is no, not with any lp but some yes. But with reasonable care and cleaning of records that are in good condition with a good turn... 
would you bother?
Only if you want to hear what CD's should sound like. 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
forgot John Renborn, Bert Jansch's sometime partner. 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Bert Jansch, the English folk blues guitarist who inspired Jimmy Page and indirectly was responsible for Led Zepplins early sound. 
Stylus Cleaning Schedule?
I clean each side of my LP's before each play with a VPI vac, RRL fluid and Disc Dr. brush, then a carbon fiber brush. Based on Len Gregory's advice for his Music Maker cartridge I "dry" clean using a short bristle brush (that comes with the RRL #... 
Herman eats crow, RRL record cleaning fluids work
Herman, it was my post on distilled water and I went on and got some RRL and have been using it since and find RRL GREAT. Huge improvement in sonics over other cleaners I used.