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Has anyone tried a "leather" turntable mat?
Found this shootout link:matsLooks like the leather mat "won" for best overall out of the 6, including best bang for the buck. :) 
Has anyone tried a "leather" turntable mat?
I got one of these on my RP6:leather matI think it sounds and looks great. My local Rega dealer said I should put it side-by-side to a $65 Herbie Mat . I've used Herbie Mats on other tables and they were good, but I like the fact that the leather ... 
turntable light
These look promising:Ottlite wing shade lampOttlite craft light - dimmableOttlite clip lamp 
turntable light
black clip light 
turntable light
I use this one:black clip lightIt is cheap and small (wish it was even smaller). Plus, I usually don't like LED light colors and they can be expensive. 
When do you choose vinyl over digital?
Maybe a basselope ;) 
Best way to warm up the sound
Buy the Cardas freq sweep and burn-in record. Has a speed strobe check lable and is a good test / burn-in record. 
Best way to warm up the sound
Did you check your TT speed? How close is it to 33.3? 
Wildly fluttering woofer
Did you move the table recently? If not, probably something in the cartridge or phono stage (tubes?). 
Best way to warm up the sound
Check your turntable speed. My pro-ject Xpression III ran quite fast. Something I didn't realize until I replaced the table. Both pro-ject and music hall are from the same manufacturer. I also had a speed box. LPs can sound bright when running fast. 
Dubbing FM onto tape....
Don't touch that dial, there's KOME on it ;) 
Custom Plinth for an older Sota Sapphire
How about a metal-like laminate?http://www.chemetal.com/ 
Rega RP3 Bias/Anti-Skate
I'm using zero antiskate on my RP6 after adjusting it on the fly. That eliminated all inner groove distortion I was getting on some records. 
denon 103/wood, benz glider, AT ptg33, or AK audio
Cannot wait to pull the trigger on a AT33 ptgII for my rega RP6. Just had an ortofon put on it when I got the table, so going to put some hours on that. Also hope to do the GT ref sub platter very soon. 
Phono Hum w/ Pro-Ject Debut III
What interconnects? Did you try some shielded ones?