There are two things you should consider doing to make genuine improvements on your turntable. First, replace the cones holding the plinth with brass footers from either Edensound or Maplshade. Pro-ject tables are excellent, but they suffer from resonance because of their plinth design and mass. That weakspot can be easily remedied, and if done correctly will elevate the TT to an entirely different level. To be completely effective, the brass footers must be threaded to screw into the existing plinth bolts. Do not place the turntable on floating cones, the effect is minimal. That change alone will tighten up the soundstage, provide an extra octave of bass and give you imaging like you've never heard from your turntable. The threaded footers will cost you less than $140 for the set. This is the primordial upgrade for the RM and RPM class of TTs for the serious listener.
Second, buy a VTF gauge to weigh the cartridge. The Pro-ject tonearm weight is not as accurate as one would like. If the budget is an issue, but a digital jewelry scale for under $20 on Amazon.
Second, buy a VTF gauge to weigh the cartridge. The Pro-ject tonearm weight is not as accurate as one would like. If the budget is an issue, but a digital jewelry scale for under $20 on Amazon.