Record weights, mats & dust covers?

HI Rick

Having owned my TW since only Sept, I have not had the opertunity to try many things. I have the Millenium Mat on mine, for now. I want to try the Harmonix mat. As for others out there, none really interest me.

The record weights I heard at Jeff's place (High Water Sound) were the legendary Shun Mook, and the Harmonix. Shun Mook for most is out of the question becuase of cost, but it is the best! The Harmonix is good and affordable in the context of the table you are gettting. It may add some warmth that some folk do not like, but I personally would that warmth over bright any day. But that is system dependant too.

Dust covers are a tough one as anything would have to be custom and large. I was considering one but now I have changed my mind. I just keep the platter covered, but I am thinking of getting one of those covers that go over the spindle and cover the tonearm as well.

If you have any questions Rick feel free to email me.

Paul

Hi Paul, yes I also heard the Shun Mook and you're right....very good but expensive. Do you use a weight at all now?

I love your system...do you live in NY? We should compare notes. I am anxious to get this up and running!!!

No dustcover, just canned air or a photography bomb. The best mat so far in my experience is the Living Voice. Just slightly different from the platter. I wouldn't say it is better than the platter just more aestheticly pleasing. Maybe a touch less dynamic but more black background. Just a touch. I have no knowledge of record weights having much of a difference. The outer ring is what makes a true step above and beyond. You are then at the next level. A big jump.

Isolation of the turntable on a good wall mount shelf or geat rack is also critical. A Promethean Base can do wonders if you suffer from resonance. This can effectively isolate the turntable easily.

Stillpoints also improve definition and detail providing isolation in the horizontal plane.

Go slowly and listen as each jump is nice. Also, you hear more w. each change. You will then hear your cartridge & tonearm more accurately.

Thanks so much, Dagd!