That SLQL1 sounds interesting Chris. Is the TNRC similar stuff to the Pocan used on the SL 1200 - ie. a light fibreglass-like material?

You have to go to a specialist vinyl or hifi store here for LPs. Their stock is usually pretty good - I found the Rhino re-issue of Astral Weeks the other day for example after a bit of a ring around.

No the letter wasnt mine - is that the September issue? Its not out here yet. Must try to find some time to finish the PSU. If a bit of damping on the platter makes so much difference I cant wait to hear the improvement from the PSU (and the plinth of course).