record weight .... correct weight?

Moonglum,

Don't you put the weight on before you drop the needle?

Hi Elinor,
For those who "allow" their wives to handle their gear (turntables!), I was suggesting it could be tricky for her if she's just greased herself up :)

No, actually I'm one of the "undamped Brigade" who allows the record to vibrate freely and have never used weights personally (although I've heard weights & clamps in action on plenty of other turntables). Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't.

My GoldSpot Ringmat probably wouldn't handle the strain if I dumped a couple of pounds of ballast on it. ;^D
I'm told the platter bearing would handle at least 4 pounds of extra pressure long term but definitely not recommended to add more.

I second Elinor's recommendation the Oyaide weight. I've settled on the lighter one on my Lenco after trying out quite a few well-regarded clamps and weights. It is adjustable in increments of 200g; each change brings an audible difference. Made of brass, stainless steel and carbon fiber. Really nice, versatile weight.

OUTER RING, 75% MORE EFFECTIVE
1.7 LBS DOES ALL...

I'm really not sure the Mitchell weight does much as my table sounded fine without it, but it was an inexpensive tweak that makes me feel like I care so I use it anyway.