Mapleshade integrated Record COUPLING System

The Mapleshade product does nothing for warps. It addresses mechanical grounding of resonances. A properly designed record clamp, periphery ring, vacuum platter or heated record flattening system are the only ways to flatten a warped record. The latter is the only way to flatten the LP and take advantage of the Mapleshade system. Such systems exist but are pricey. You can get the same effect on a budget with two pieces of heavy glass, an oven at low temperature and a few hours.

Bergamo,

couldn't find your website.

Bergamo,

just found it. It's www.soundfountain.com.

Geoffkait,

low temp yes, short time no. One way to be careful is to put it in the oven and put the heat on for your few minutes and then let the record sit there for several hours with the heat off. If that is not enough, you may need to periodically reheat the oven. the trick is to get the temp low enough. Ovens vary here. The glass insulates the LP in this regard.

Ditto Traudio. I get the distinct impression that those who complain about price have no idea what goes into the R & D, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of small quantity specialty products such as these. It seems that no matter how low the price, there will be someone who resents it. Of course, frustration with not wanting to prioritize the funds for something that you want is understandable, but I prefer to own my choice rather than blaming the person who has gone to the trouble of making these things available. The person who brings something to market at a lower price, undercutting the competition is not necessarily doing anybody any favors. They may be compromising the integrity of their own ability to function as a successful business, as well as manipulating the expectations of the consumer regarding what is a fair price, and in the process making it difficult for those who take care of themselves and perhaps their customers better.

I figured I was painting with a broad brush; no offense intended or taken.

Back to M'shade, a company that, IMHO, is committed to fair prices but still attracts detractors for them.

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