@macg19 a local dealer had a demo unit that he let me borrow (along with the MoFi).
Record Weights/Disc Stabilizers
I was curious about folks' takes on record weights/disc stabilizers. Let me start by saying that I'm not as interested in a disc clamp, although I understand why some prefer them. I have a turntable (Technics SL-1210G) that can handle up to a 1kg weight so the first question--is more weight always better? Any differences found in what they are made of (outside of how that affects the weight)? Anything else I should be considering?
I hope to demo a few but wanted to narrow things down a bit if possible.
Thanks!
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@badgerdms I’ve found the Waynes Audio ring fairly easy to put on and take off. The jig works pretty well. |
The only instance where a record weight might improve playback is with a dished record when playing the convex side. Otherwise they do next to nothing. With perfectly flat records you don't need anything at all. Unfortunately, that applies to less than 10% of the records we purchase. The problem is not a resonating record. It is pitch variation as the tonearm tracks up and down warps. This is way more audible than people think. Put a test record on and stick a dime under the edge of the record then play it and you will hear the tone warble at 33.3 times per minute. It is not as obvious with a complex signal but it ruins the illusion of being at a live venue. Peripheral rings do flatten some warps but are a PITA to use and dangerous around delicate cantilevers. They are always used in conjunction with a record weight. In the absence of vacuum clamping reflex clamping is the best solution. The Sota, JA Michell and Basis clamps are examples. They are no more difficult to use than a record weight. You just have to add a twist. |
@wrm57 Thanks. I'll try and check that out. |
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