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Record Mats In Combination With Weights

One day I was browsing on this site and saw a product for sale.  A vinyl weight that was 900+ grams for $250 USD.  I wondered if having a heavier weight was better.

I ran across some discussion about the problems with using weights.  The record label is technically thicker than the actual listening space on the vinyl. Placing the weight on it can possibly lift the outer portion of the record on lightweight vinyl (80 grams). Additionally, most record mats that come with turntables have a slight indention in the center to compensate for that lager label section.  I recently got the Funk Firm Achromat (3mm). I see that the center portion is a different material and appears to be recessed.  I am currently using a Fluance Hifi High Mass (760 gram) weight stabilizer.

Am I doing a disservice by having both the Achromat and a high mass stabilizer? Thus far, I have only heard good things from my system when both are used, but I am not sure what the weights of my various LPs are.
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dover
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@guakus

The point I made was that each turntable is different, and will yield different results. In your case you succeeded in gaining improvements from the specific mat/weight you purchased. The key is exactly what you said
I take the position that these items are a positive influence on the system I am using. 

"on the system I am using"

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guakus OP
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@dover

Agreed.  I began this post to see if there was something I was missing about weight.  Whether it was something I needed and as it turns out, it's sort of like asking, "What's the best Bourbon?"  It's 110% subjective. :)
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tomic601
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110% is lacking in the hyperbole department….. of course, i just had a shot of small batch redemption 

Bob Ludwig a noted master of well mastering uses the unique Brinkmann clamp and platter system…

Enjoy the music, and the Bourbon. We serve John Jay Bowman when we are out of rotgut.
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@tomic601

My Bourbon tastes are a bit more eclectic. While it lasts, I prefer a pour of Jefferson's Presidential Select 18 Yr, Stitzel Weller Barrel. When that runs out, I suppose Maker's Mark will be my well.
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tomic601
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well I can hardly imagine finer wood for a record clamp than an empty Bourbon barrel, glad to see you believe in volume purchasing ! Except for Ebony root but that would be hyperbole squared…
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