yet another KAB mod question

10-30-07: Drubin
So which of the upgrades are most highly recommended?

Most agree the fluid damper, tonearm re-wire and outboard power supply are the most effective upgrades.

If you're going to do the tonearm re-wire, then there's no reason to buy a Technics with factory upgraded wiring. Some owners are quite happy with the upgraded factory OFC wire, however.

Lack of azimuth adjustment is the only downside of the Technics arm, IMO. I purchased a ZuPreme headshell with azimuth adjustment, but Sumiko also makes a headshell with adjustable azimuth. Each costs about $50.

I also believe the Isoplatmat ($99) is effective. It's made by Sound Dead Steel, which is a company that specializes in industrial vibration control steel and aluminum products. No snake oil here. These products work as advertised. Do a Google search for Sound Dead Steel and watch the demonstration video for the Isoplatmat.

What about the external power supply, fluid damper, and strobe disabler?

Clamp vs. no clamp is not a subtle difference on any table, and IMHO clamps work differently and better than weights.

Get 'em all. Audio Nervosa demands it. ;)

Also don't forget the cardas tone arm re-wire, that is def. worthwhile.

the Cardas head shell leads are available from the needledoctor or musicdirect.com.