I can't actually see any tape, nor how it could be causing this area of the cartridge to get so close to the record surface.
Maybe I'm getting tired of trying to spot differences, but I now can't hear any change between having the Technics mat on its own, the SRM-Tech Isolation mat on its own, or both together. The Technics mat on its own gets the tonearm closest to being parallel with the record surface, the isolation mat gives the great clearance for the plastic protrusion. Maybe the Tecnoweight has brought everything to as good as it can be given the current spec of the TT? Or maybe I'm just tired :steam:
I think I need to stop tweaking until I've had a break of a day or two, although please keep the good advice and tips coming :)
Regards
Gary