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Records weights or pucks -heavy or light?

There is quite a variety of record weights or pucks on the market now, with a huge range of weight, from as little as 160g up to 1200g and more. I'm not confused about the wisdom of using a clamp or weight. I AM confused as to how to choose a good weight for my turntable, a Pro-ject Xperience belt drive. I already have a screw clamp, but a slip-on weighted puck is much easier and quicker to use.

Leaving aside the issue of sprung tables, where heavy pucks can be problematic due to the suspension, does anyone have wisdom re light weight pucks versus heavyweight pucks, puck material and the resonance damping of the record?
echigosanya
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Yes, you'll just have to get some different ones and try them. For example, I haven't yet found ANY weight or clamp that doesn't squash the sound when used on my table. But every situation is different. After you play with this for a while you may or may not continue to think it is such a good idea. Then again, you may find one that puts icing on the cake.
ballywho
134 posts
 
I know this isn't exactly an answer, but if I were you I would get the Pro-Ject Puck-It and be done with it. It's cheap, is neither too heavy nor too light, will look nice with your table, and - to me - feels of high quality for the price.
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tpreaves
2,686 posts
 
This is the one I use from TT Weights. It fits my needs to a tee.
audiomax
166 posts
 
Be careful with heavy weight clamp as it can affect your bearing. Your turntable's bearing only can tolerate up to certain weight including the platter. Check with sumiko first.
lewm
13,165 posts
 
This is purely a matter of personal taste plus what your turntable bearing and motor can take without undue wear and speed instability. I have owned belt-, direct- and idler-drive tts. I personally do not like heavy center weights on any of them.
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