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Aquafina for record cleaning
Something comes to mind as I read the pros and cons of "lab grade" water. If its so aggressive and leaches compounds out of materials, is it really something to rinse your records with? 
Excessive woofer movement with a VPI JMW 9 ?
KAB rumble filter worked for me too. HW-19, Audioquest arm and Sumiko Blackbird, Wright pre/phone. 
VPI HW 19 - replacing springs with pucks or cones
I was using the stock springs prior to experimenting w/ other materials. My initial goal was to isolate the TT from wall borne vibrations as I couldn't safely play a record without running the risk of a skip/scratch. I tried a number of different ... 
VPI HW 19 - replacing springs with pucks or cones
I am using the Limbsaver navcom pucks with great success. I was having trouble isolating my TT mounted on the wall from the closure of a door that was solved 100% by these. There are a couple of choices but one size has a stud that screws right in... 
Building your own high end turntable stand?
You can use a granite surface plate (3" thick X 18" x 24" 150 lbs.) that sits atop a stand made for it out of angle iron with leveling screws. These are available from machine tool suppliers. I paid less than 200 bucks for both pieces new. i have ... 
Getting and keeping records clean................
Jyprez, just so you know, all my records are flea market finds or the like, there are VERY few that don't respond positivlty to the cleaning method I use. You've spent your money buying or your time building a RCM and so it is valuable to you. For... 
Getting and keeping records clean................
I clean my records by hand and am very happy with my results. I use 4 "microfiber cloths", the 16" size available at many places. 1 I use as a pad on a firm surface, 1 I cut into small pieces as applicators/scrubbers and the other 2 I use to remov... 
Tube preamp with great pace?Cary, Supratek, etc.?
I would put the Wright WLP20 on your list if you haven't purchased something yet. I just bought a used one and my foot is a tappin'. Much better rhythm than either my Dynaco PAS which I really enjoy and certaimly better than my ASL AQ 2006DT. Bass...