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Alternative for VPI springs?
Rpfef: I sold my SIMS Navcomes years ago because of my posts above. All of these types of products do help in a way but TRAP resonances. 
Alternative for VPI springs?
Melm: Tried it... no comparison to my set-up. 
Alternative for VPI springs?
Rpfef: Yes, I have years of experience and am currently using mine. While all of the above posters who have used a lossy rubber or sorbothane type of interface, receive some sonic benefit, these do not result in the optimum performance this table ... 
Uneven VTF on different part of same LP
(1) How accurate is your scale?(2) How accurate is your level?(3) We have too much faith in manufacturers and subsequently believe that their products are manufactured perfectly. Not so. Unless you're willing to spend big bucks on products manufac... 
Stylus cleaner
I think this is important enough to repeat. I'm going to give a current example:I recently purchased Ben Taylor's "Listening" on vinyl.My normal cleaning procedure includes:(1) Visual inspection(2) Depending upon what (1) shows, I then apply Audio... 
Stylus cleaner
I had reservations when I first started using Magic Eraser but those quickly subsided. Here is in the order of importance from my personal experience..(1) A clean record. Audio Desk. After cleaning, ( I've written elsewhere regarding this procedur... 
"The Turn" - Kickstarter for vinyl limited edition
Saxman73: Is there another link to pledge other than Facebook? Thanks. 
"The Turn" - Kickstarter for vinyl limited edition
Saxman73: That was an excellent plea/presentation by the way. I hope it all works out in the end. I will pledge my support. 
"New" Beatles Mono Catalog Release on 180gr Vinyl
I am re-listening to "Revovler". It is the most "closed" in regarding soundstage. I really don't get it. In my set-up, the difference between this lp and any of the others is very easy to hear! 
Tom Petty "Hypnotic Eye"
Dgarretson: I mentioned this "audiophile" lp earlier. Are you OK? 
Tom Petty "Hypnotic Eye"
It seems there is a "lag" between our responses. I believe you'd been better off purchasing the "box".I have a hard time relating your findings of the "same" TP lp as my findings. 
Next Wilco Album
Four years later... "The Album" hasn't been mentioned. It may be their best so far.Waiting for "Tweedy" to come in. I think this one is going to be great! 
Greatest song titles..
Mapman: To your post... "Steve Martin"... "Atheists Don't Have No Songs". 
Tom Petty "Hypnotic Eye"
Thanks!I compared my copy to yours. It seems they are the same. So, what is the difference? I've done zero research on this. I've played it again and I'm still unimpressed with the sonics and overall "stereo" presentation.I'd be very interested in... 
Best Rock Album of 2014
Jafant: Every one you mentioned I have also. I'm glad I have a friend in musical taste.