shirasagi

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Please critique my new DIY stylus cleaning system.
OK, kidding! I used BS (hmm...) to get some abrasive effect, liking that it sort of "melts" when saturated and theoretically wouldn't be too harsh, and would be easy to remove (plus, that's all it is, just BS - no other ingredients that may be lef... 
Compare: Basis Debut, VPI TNT, top Teres tables
Been away for a few days and returned to see the replies above. Sorry to see any hurt feelings cropping up from the past. Maybe all parties need recognize the power of their own enthusiasms that quickly lead to bias and stridency, but we're all on... 
Decoupled versus hard-mounted counterweights.
Thanks, Twl (The Answer Man!). 
Fine speed adjustment on Empire 698 ?
I had same situation on my Empire 598. Tighten the adjustment nut on the adjustable motor mount bolt, so that the drive pulley is slowly moved closer to the platter. (Drive pulley closer to platter=slower; farther from platter=faster.) Periodicall...