What record weight for Rega RP10

glennewdick:

Do you have a source for the Rega light weight (Balsa) shelf?

I've only seen their wall bracket frames (never shelves).

I use light/rigid Greater Ranges Neuance shelves under my TT/CD decks, but they are no longer available.

DeKay

I had a Rega P8, and I enjoyed it for quite a while.  I thought that it was a very good turntable, although, when compared to others, the sound was quite resonant. I tried a SOTA record clamp, and it improved the sound markedly, with more detail and less blur in the imaging. I also played with different isolation devices to place under the footers, and noted significant improvement with some. Overall, I found Rega to be a very good turntable, but for more intro level audiophile systems, overall costing less than 25k.  Once you start playing with clamps, shortly, you will probably want to just upgrade your turntable, and then your overall system.  

Drbond. I did try an HRS platform under the table and it did sound really good, but it was to big and sold it. I planned to get another HRS in smaller size but then tried the Symposium Segue and ended up buy it as it seemed to be a more vivid than the HRS however it has presented a footfall issue. I realize that is 90% floor and until I can get the floor reinforced I won’t make a decision on what to do. I broke a shoulder a year ago and just had it replaced so construction projects are on back burner for a while. 
 

tablejockey. I would agree that buying the Alpheta would be a optimal way to go, but I am using a Kleos and have it set up pretty darned good. I shimmed it according Jonathan Carrs recommendation and set the cartridge with a Dr feikert as best as I can. Although a new phonostage is on the horizon but not sure what I can afford, but want to try the Rogue Ares II Magnum or a Sutherland, unfortunately I have yet try these two out.

theo OP

I have a few reel to reel tape decks, and a box of parts, including a few of those rubber reel holders. It’s out because I was showing it to a friend with a Luxman PD444 which has a motor that partially lifts the platter off the bearing surface. You would not want a heavy hold down on that player.

I use a heavy Audio Technica Weight on my JVC Victor TT81, those DD’s are beasts.

Many LP’s need the center pushed/held flat, I would use the lightweight rubber holder as a matter of course. Surprisingly many of the 180 gram LP’s I buy come slightly warped, and need their center held down. 

I bought the Wayne’s Outer ring to add perimeter solidity, unfortunately the wide/raised/sloped edge of the JVC spinner just touches the bottom of the ring's weights.

It’s on the porch, I gotta sell it, I keep forgetting.

Ellliotnnewcombjr. Thank you but that adds a lot more weight which I have determined the Rega bearing might be damaged. Also I think adding the much weight could require more weight load on the motor.

but t appreciate your help