Boy oh boy, what a hassle!! Change your table, as per my comparo and suggestion here (reply #24):
http://www.audionervosa.com/index.php?topic=3426.msg43770#msg43770Spare your walls the butchering. Spare your marriage. Spare yourself the work and aggravation. But most importantly, get better sound, and a fatter bank account. And no more worries about footfalls. For a solid summer my street was completely ripped up for new sewer/water lines. The house was shaking like it was gonna fall down. Played my Rock III thru everything...didn't skip a beat.
A Rock III table will run about 500-600 used. Add a decent Rega or Michell Techno-arm and you are done for around 1000. (I use Kuzma Stogi Ref on mine)
A used Kuzma Stabi "s" / Stogi "s" setup will cost 1000-1400 and will also beat the Linn.
Not just talking crap here, I have owned all three setups.
I see you are on LI. I am too. Come by for a listen. Feel free to bring your Linn for direct comparo, if you like.
Good luck whatever you do!