There is no issue with the Karousel, I already explained this to you, it is gravity. The right (arm board) side is heavier because of the tonearm, and since there is no spring exerting force to keep it upright the whole sub-chassis/arm board assembly is going to naturally tilt to the right. The moment you put the inner plate in its place it will straighten out. For the final height adjustment make sure you have both inner and outer plates properly positioned.
Peter thinks differently.
Maybe ask Peter how many springless LP12 he has setup. I have done quite a few.
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Got you. I’ll try putting springs back in and see if the Karousel sits straight. I appreciate the guidance.
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Trip to Paris? Or discuss via email? Might be able to sort this out for him.
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I need to see it to be sure of what’s going on. I’d like to reserve judgement at this point. The attitude of the bearing is not being controlled in the same way as if springs and the grommets were present. This could be the explanation but I guess you checked this Ricco? KR, Peter
Here’s one of my springless LP12s with the inner platter removed, Karousel tilted to the right. Notice the height difference between the plinth and the arm board:
Now check again the relationship between the plinth and arm board with the inner platter in place:
Nothing other than replacing the inner platter was done, and it is perfectly leveled. That’s how it works when you take the springs off. The only problem is that it would rattle when being transported, but nothing than a piece of cardboard between the plinth and arm board can’t fix.
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Many thanks. Appreciated.
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It rattles with springs and needs cardboard underneath inner platter when moved, so not alot of difference there. Same thing, folded cardboard placed under inner platter.
I hope @Ricco275 has the confidence to give it another go with the mushrooms as that’s what he wants.
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Reminds me of Borgart in Casablanca.
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Yes I’ll do. Tempted to get a Simplinth and a Karmen and do the whole thing myself. I have never build anything more complex than an IKEA bed.
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I think like anything modular it’s a question of taking your time and learning by mistakes. Just take it easy on your Ekos SE/1, it’s delicate and easily damaged.
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Your dealer of choice will keep you right and supply what you need it’s better to learn how some things should be from scratch and leave modifications for more experience later if you think you need to.
The information is out there it’s hands on that helps you to understand.
Concentrate on who can help you. 
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I don’t have a local dealer so I may bother some kind experts as you are 
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Possibly, but expectations can go either way. The only true evaluation is a blinded comparison, which most in the audiophile community appear to avoid at all costs.
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@Ricco275
You mentioned Peter and he would be the best port of call for the simplinth and Karmen seek his advice then as you say follow the setup guides.
It’s best to start with a known than a modification.
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I need to find time to head by car to the uk. Peter gave me his kind availability and I’m glad I can rely on his services. I may start myself first and ask here questions if any arise. Mistakes will be done for sure and hopefully not lethal ones.
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