analog newbie question/vinyl weight


sorry to ask such a basic question but I'm new to vinyl so bear with me. What are the differences/benifits between different record weights, 120g or 180g for example.
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Well to give you a very good estimate based on several years of routinely performing these measurements on over 1000 LPs, see below.

100 gram = 1.00 mm
120 gram = 1.20 mm
150 gram = 1.50 mm
180 gram = 1.80 mm
200 gram = 2.00 mm

These numbers are approximate but consistently close every time they are checked. I have a set of calipers modified specifically for this purpose. I'm actually impressed that the numbers are mostly consistant.

Of course there are a couple that fall outside the norm (+/- 0.05 mm).

Dre
Stltrains, you are most welcome.

Dan: Disclaimer? Ha! Dan, you got hooked. Not hard to do considering your equipment and love of music. Congratulations.

And yes, the Talea does let you know when VTA is off at least that's what my time and sonic memory tells me.

Dre