Mat, haven't heard from you since I provided the requested photos last October. Perhaps we should talk on the phone.

I've forgotten to consider that the belt drive could be acting like a Van de Graaff generator. Comments?

My VPI Weisline phono cable has a grounding conductor going to my Tavish Adagio phono stage. I don't believe that the platter is connected to this ground. Perhaps Mat can comment.

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