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Mapleshade or Butcher Block Acoustics
Keep in mind (at least with Maple Shade) if you order a custom color, if it warps, it is non-returnable. I speak from personal experience. Apparently the 2/3 year drying isn't sufficient. 
Turntable isolation for bedroom floor
I wanted to respond but decided against. Good luck! 
Surge protector
BTW, those Hydra's use a high quality Carling circuit breaker...no fuse. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Dave Alvin "King of California" was up next.  Needed to be flattened so my flow is interrupted. Anyway, it is the 25th Anniversary/1st time on vinyl.I'm sure it's gonna be great.In the meantime, here's some great listening....Dan Hicks & His H... 
The best music in 2019
Caroline Spence "Mint Condition"  Highly Recommended! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
"Mint Condition" exceeded any expectation I had. It deserves a double WOW!!. Highly Recommended!! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Putting on the Caroline Spence lp now. 
The best music in 2019
Mercury Rev  "Bobby Gentry The Delta Sweete Revisited" 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I have been looking forward to hearing the Mercury Rev lp. Wasn't quite sure of what to expect though. The SQ = EX with major atmospherics/air.As a piece of music/art, I'd say it has to be on a best of 2019 list. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Hey @jamesclarke,What does the "D" sleeve refer to on the LZ? 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The mono lp of Cher sounds good to me through my Sussurro w/ mono switch engaged.…………………………..Mercury Rev  "Bobby Gentry's  The Delta Sweete Revisted" 
Surge protector
Would a whole house surge protector diminish SQ?You could look for a used Shunyata Hydra. I've used the second gen 4 & 6 for years on my entire system. They improve the sound and work like a charm during storms. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
On the Cher lp…. I bought it partly because Sonny & Cher were part of my growing up and I never heard this record before. In addition, the address, is that of the famous Muscle Shoals studio. There is a lot of historical significance in that f... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Caroline Spence lp was very warped. It’s going into the ORB and will be perfect next time I see it.( I just now saw the irony in the above..."Mint Condition" / the lp is warped.????Cher "3614 Jackson Highway" ROG/dbl vinyl/one lp mono 
Dumped the rack
@dpac996 IMO, yes springs can benefit most any component. It certainly has enough potential benefit and low cost to try it. I always like trying for myself. If it doesn’t work out, at the very least, I’ve learned some things along this journey.