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@velchuck7 ай бұрын
I use a weight because it really helps clean the vinyl when you have a acrylic plater.
@soundmatters7 ай бұрын
For sure: Prevents it slipping if you want to gently spruce up a record on the deck.
@Darkhorse888 ай бұрын
Always check with the manufacturer of your player for the suggested weight. I use a U-Turn custom and they provided the weight size while letting you know clamps are not recommended for their table. 😊
@soundmatters8 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Good advice. Particularly important for those with suspensions 🎶🎧
@paulbenish89828 ай бұрын
I’m thinking about getting one. I have some pretty flimsy vinyl. Already loving an acrylic platter mat for static. It just looks cool having white on black
@soundmatters8 ай бұрын
They're a useful addition, for sure. I think with very thin vinyl, you'll get more contact benefits as heavier records naturally sit a bit better. Some of the 80s and 90s vinyl got very thin indeed. Enjoy the music!
@joeyjoejoejr9458 ай бұрын
I use an orange weighted practice hockey puck. It's kind of light at 8.9oz or 251g but a lot cheaper.
@michaelbell52388 ай бұрын
I like mine for getting my TTs level & they are very stylistic! & aesthetically pleasing.
@jerryrichmond47078 ай бұрын
This was an interesting video. I never had to use a weight on my turntable, and I kept my vinyl in good condition. Oh, I had some that got scratched (darn kids), but fortunately, none that got warped.
@7JANEWAY8 ай бұрын
I think it would be interesting if you made a video comparing record weights to record clamps. There are differences, and some work better with certain types of turntables. It would be helpful, especially for those who are new to vinyl.
@soundmatters8 ай бұрын
Great suggestion. I’ll add it to the content list 🎶🎧
@markcarrington85658 ай бұрын
Hi Mark, nice video as always and glad to hear your caveats on record weights. I use the manufacturers’ recommended felt mats on my turntables. No slippage issues with those. Adding a weight to a Rega P1 shouldn’t present an issue, however, for the same money you can pick up a second hand Rega P3 12mm glass platter. I know from personal experience that they make a big difference. Part of the improvement is due to the flywheel effect of the heavier platter. Adding a weight in the centre will have virtually no impact on the rotational inertia. Think of a figure skater spinning on the spot. When they want to accelerate the rotation they pull their arms in and vice versa. The best turntables designs have platters with two components of differing resonant frequencies. Individually the components may ring like a bell when struck. Combined, however, each damps the resonance of the other. In these cases I would expect the aftermarket mats, weights, etc to have less of an impact. By the way, that record you’re playing in the video has a proper warp at the edge and a clamp/weight will only sort that if the platter is dished. Keep up the great turntable content. So many channels focus solely on the digital realm so this is something I can strongly relate to.
@soundmatters8 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark. I always enjoy your contributions. Good advice on the Rega decks. That record does have quite a significant warp, sadly. Looks worse on camera somehow as the lens is quite close. It’s a VMP sadly, and I normally find their quality very good. I may do a separate video on the type of bowl warp that weights can help with. One or two Shure of the old Shure carts used to have a stabiliser brush to help with minor warped tracking… such a shame they don’t make them anymore. I still have mine with a third party stylus. There is a product I’d love to review but can’t get through to them called Vinyl Flat that uses a clamp and gentle heat pouch to correct warps. 🎶🎧
@johnsnedden56198 ай бұрын
Hi Mark , you should try out the Black Ravioli record ground, I have tried numerous clamps and weights and the Black Ravioli works so good, it also reduces static during playback and the results of the playback is alot clearer and detailed, instant results from this product, thanks
@soundmatters8 ай бұрын
@@johnsnedden5619 Thanks! Will search for it now
@darthwarren45993 ай бұрын
I use one on my fluance rt85 table because some of my vinyl moves on its own when the platter starts spinning
@soundmatters3 ай бұрын
Yea, on an acrylic platter like that, they can sometimes slip giving a little wow and flutter
@tomtrulis46162 ай бұрын
On my Sota Escape, I use a weight every time. On my LP12, I never use it. I think subconsciously we do what we believe is best, so that becomes the habit. I must prefer the way I use them or I wouldn’t do it that way. Make sense?
@crazyprayingmantis55968 ай бұрын
A clamp works better to flatten warps and doesnt add much weight on the bearing.
@jakemurphy95365 ай бұрын
Soundeck also make an alloy version of their puck which weighs 270grams as opposed to their stainless steel model,which weighs 575grams. I have their stainless steel version, plus their platter mat.
@soundmatters5 ай бұрын
Cool. That does sound a little more reasonable weight-wise.
@universellesradio8 ай бұрын
depends on the type of warp.... a severely dish warped record on the right side a record weight will do wonders ! try adding a record weight to the other side that is the opposite of a dish and it wont do much... edge warps nothing can be done except peripheral clamping
@soundmatters8 ай бұрын
All true. There’s an interesting product called “VinylFlat” that uses a heat pouch to gently correct warps
@johnparks61725 ай бұрын
Currently I'm using two different record clamps. One is the Mitchell and the other is the Record Doctor clamp. I noticed from your review of the Hexmat Eclipse you used the Groovewasher weight. Could you detect any improvement in the noise floor with the weight on or off? Thanks for reading.
@soundmatters5 ай бұрын
I tend to use the weight more with my technics, which I'm currently running with a Soundeck Platter Mat. I like this one best on the Technics deck.
@johnstump24337 ай бұрын
What would you considered the safe zone in weight?
@folginator8 ай бұрын
I only use a weight on older very thin vinyl. Not sure 180g would need one?
@mitchsegall8 ай бұрын
Any concern that a record weight could actually contribute to some bowl-shaped warping in certain cases? Especially on a thinner record (like 130 / 140g) with the extra pressure coming down on the center? Thanks for the content as usual
@soundmatters8 ай бұрын
I would imagine any change of shape would only be possible if the weight was left on for a very long time. So if you’re only leaving it on while playing a record and then returning the record to its sleeve, all is well.
@brianbutler40148 ай бұрын
Already use a record weight
@soundmatters8 ай бұрын
Cool: which one do you use? 🎶
@brianbutler40148 ай бұрын
I have a "nobody, " record clamp / weight which I bought from amazon I started collecting vynil in 1969 and have a large collection now.
@user-cu1iw1rz3s6 ай бұрын
The best way to improve the sound of your TT is to invest in a better cartridge.
@redprince31588 ай бұрын
Is he promoting this product
@myles75228 ай бұрын
Sorry, but I’m not convinced….so I will cary on playing records without any weights….