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knollbrent

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Will fine tune adjustments with protractor help with "brightness?"
Update!Mounted my second cart all by myself! It's the Vasari Gold Note. I'm sure it needs time to burn in. I never, ever, ever do things like this by myself and by Jorge I did it! I'm feelin proud. 
Will fine tune adjustments with protractor help with "brightness?"
Great input everyone. I really appreciate it. Bonehead update!!!Had a few beers last night and played a minty original CBS Jap pressing of the Wall that I just got. Played side 2 and it sounded wonderful. Great pressing, great quality.......Then t... 
Static electricity pulled the rubber mat right off the Turntable!
@lewm always. And I do it backwards just in case 
Static electricity pulled the rubber mat right off the Turntable!
Yup, I couldn't get anymore barefoot than I am. 
Will fine tune adjustments with protractor help with "brightness?"
@chakster  I've been wondering if there's a "set up" album for about a week now. I've been curious regarding a few albums with the voice placement and thought how nice it would be if there was a record you could test your system to too. Would this... 
Will fine tune adjustments with protractor help with "brightness?"
Milty was a great suggestion and use it regularly. Anti static brushes, ointments, salves, I've got em all. All records clean with Record Doctor, stored in anti sleeves, the whole works. Still get static once played and pulled from TT. I Milty and... 
Will fine tune adjustments with protractor help with "brightness?"
@avanti1960 thanks for chiming in. I appreciate your input. I'm still considering the mint tractor although it would be nice to have a protractor that's more universal?  
Will fine tune adjustments with protractor help with "brightness?"
Excellent advice everyone. It's a possibility my ears do deceive me :)  I'm going to reset the cart at some time for another listen. I appreciate everyone's input as I'm only 3 months into my vinyl setup, so things are very new to me. The good thi... 
Recommended cork platter for my SL 1200 GR Technics TT
@avanti1960 just looked into the herbie mat. Thanks! 
Static electricity pulled the rubber mat right off the Turntable!
Low humidity in Miami is oxymoron :)  I'll keep blasting the vinyl with the Milty before and after each play. Maybe a better ground will help? 
Static electricity pulled the rubber mat right off the Turntable!
I do have a big Persian rug that everything sits on. I've got the Milty, anti static brushes, creams, ointments, if it's anti static I've bought it! Again, vinyl is dead when pulled from jacket. Upon playing record, it's an electrical storm. 
Static electricity pulled the rubber mat right off the Turntable!
Excellent advice everyone. The TT is ground to the phono pre @bpoletti  I'll look into a better wall socket too. I have the Gruv Glide kit but haven't opened it. Was concerned about putting it on my records. I appreciate your input @chayro I'll ke... 
Room treatments- Piega C10 Ltds
@calloway  Glad you responded! Was hoping you would. I had a long, drawn out message I was ready to send you regarding the Piegas but never sent it and it's gone in the Cyber World :)Do you still have the Piegas? I will definitely give GIK a call ... 
Room treatments- Piega C10 Ltds
Thank you @addyson815   Personal experience with any of these companies? 
Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible???
Thank you @avanti1960  I'll look at those links!