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Sound Engineering record weight

Michael fremer reviewed the Mystic Mat in conjunction with the Sound Engineering record weight (a stainless steel outer ring): he didn't mention a price, but the manufacturer has posted the price as $490. Not inexpensive, but maybe worthwhile for some vinylphiles.

Sound Engineering doesn't have a website, but the guy can be reached by e-mail.
doodledog
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
for this price it realy should be made of platinum or gold.
sometimes gold colors signify fassion and wealth. the same may be applied to audio.
doodledog OP
29 posts
 
Hi Bob,
I didn't realize you were selling on Audiogon when I made my post. I had been talking with 4yanx about the Mystic Mat and had e-mailed him Fremer's article about the mat and your weight. I thought he might be interested in price info so I made the general post rather than e-mailing him privately.
lugnut
1,190 posts
 
Mark,

I'm not an owner of this record weight, nor do I know the manufacturer. Let me assure you though that if I understand this concept correctly, and assuming that it works, $490 is a bargain. Such an item would require considerable expertise to manufacturer on a lathe, especially considering that it's not a one size fits all endeavor.

Patrick
deano
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Lugnut-The fact that there are size differences among various tables is an issue but it is not the biggest obstacle. The trickiest part is that the finished cross section of the ring is so slender that even with a four jaw lathe chuck the ring tends to get egg shaped as you do your finish cuts. Very small bites of material is the order of the day which translates to deliberately slow machining to achieve a perfectly round ring. It takes time! I think the idea of an outer ring is a great one and I plan on having one made for my table.
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