Record weights

dgarretson wrote,

"If you want to go lite, try a Starsound Platter Ground(200gm). It's not so much a record weight as (in theory) a means to redirect spurious vibrational energy out of the LP. I also have a Stillpoints LPI(around 1.5lbs) that works well. I plan to compare the two across several tonearm and cartridge combos and post results."

That's kind of the same operating principle the Shun Mook record weight, which acts as a resonator in offloading vibrational energy, in a manner quite similar to how Shun Mook Mpingo discs work.

Knowing Shun Mook, the cost of the weight is probably anywhere from 2 to 3 thousand dollars!

 
stereo5
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11-09-2016 2:00pm
Knowing Shun Mook, the cost of the weight is probably anywhere from 2 to 3 thousand dollars!

Yeah, if you're lucky.

The Starsound Platter Ground is $200.

I have one one in use on my linn lp 12.I don't think i can ever go without it.In terms of cost it puts many cartridges to shame without it.I feel from my experience/opinion it is without a doubt a 200.00 steel compared to a high dollar mc cartridge.I have not tried it with a mega buck cartridge.It relaxes and opens up . Airy with no glare. Today i played an old lp and heard new stuff that had never before emerged.I had to run errands this am but had trouble leaving after a few tracks.WOW.Highly recommended.R.W.