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Springs under turntable
Thanks for the replies. I did some more critical listening. Some notes below.Lots more detail - I can hear more of the acoustic, inner detail, deeper stage.Tiny details more obvious - like listening to records all over againSpeakers are totally GO... 
Springs under turntable
Chuck, added bunch of springs under the phono. Info overload!! 
Springs under turntable
@bdp24 I've always found you can hear rubber and soggy damping. I've always been a cones and rigidity man. These springs are very interesting.  
Springs under turntable
Forgetting isolation from footfalls for the moment and concentrating on SQ and detail retrieval.WHAT is going on?!After a very short listen yesterday, I've given this an hour or so and played a few favs. Zappa, Watermelon and Green Rosetta. Cohen,... 
Springs under turntable
@millercarbon What is the DIY Spring Thing? Added a photo. 
Springs under turntable
@slaw Thanks dude. 
Springs under turntable
Chuck, I'll add a photo later.Under the table. It moves in all planes. No detectable torque movement. Tap test makes stylus skip. Slight movement when changing records. Settles fast.  
Room temperature and audio fidelity.
The higher summertime humidity did not seem detrimental to the SonicsHow can you be sure? When you AC the temp down, you remove humidity.  
500 albums in a basement flood--worth saving?
What were you thinking when you opened the steel door? 
Am I asking too much?
@mdalton You might check out the Audiosilente idler and SPH bearing as low-cost options to take it to the next level. 
Best sounding concert dvds
Roger Waters - In The FleshLeonard Cohen - Live in London 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@boxer12 +1  Exploded View  
Am I asking too much?
Have you upgraded the 401 idler and bearing? 
Am I asking too much?
Maybe this is why your local guy isn't a big name. Or maybe he just doesn't need the business as much as you think. Instead of complaining here, tell him what you think. Maybe he'll foot the set-up bill as a discount. Make sure whoever touches you... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Buddy Tate And The Muse Allstars ‎– Live At Sandy's (Muse 1980)Can't go wrong with these guys. Live is even better. NM.