Record Weights/Disc Stabilizers

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@stereo5 Did you get to listen to both the heavier and more moderate HRS record weights?  If so, I'm curious about what you liked better about the lighter weight.

The heavier HRS weight is around the same weight as the Project record puck which I did not like.   I bought the HRS weight used so I never heard the heavier weight. 

I have both. I got a Wayne’s Audio periphery ring. It made a difference in sound. But another benefit of a center weight and ring is how they combine to flatten a record. Just make sure the beating on your TT is stout enough to handle the weight.

@badgerdms The use of a particular material and weight of such material has without doubt an influence, when used on the LP during a replay. There are plenty of experiences had where the user reports are, that the sonic perceived as being produced is a betterment .

This is not limited to weight applied from above, the Mat used to support the LP can have equal or even more of a influence on the perceived sonic being produced.

The use of a Platter Mat in some form is pretty much ubiquitous, a piece of Natural Material like Rice or Gasket Paper, Leather. A Dot Mat, or those with an increased substance such as Metals, Ceramics, Plastics or even Uber Modern Material. Stacked configurations of the above are also known of to myself.

The material type and material weight selected as a Platter Mat will not be seen as a typical material used by others. A search will show there is a substantial variety of materials in use.

The best is achieved from weight above the LP, when the LP is rested on a material that assists with the optimisation of the interface being produced across three material types.