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Original Message
I am aware of the damping pin removal recommended in the AR manual,
Posted by alaskahiatt on January 8, 2017 at 12:31:56:
but I have not done that yet. I definitely should. I have only been lowering the tonearm below the level of the platter before placing the tonearm on the record(also recommended in the AR manual in order to deactivate the damping mechanism).
I also purchased, but not used, a platter bearing moly pad and some non hardening clay for the pulley. All cheap mods in addition to polishing the platter bearing. I procrastinate like crazy.