The lp record ranges in weight from approximately 80 grams dynaflex 1969 to 200 grams.
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It employs the same patented design used in the other stillpoints products to absorb and dissipate vibration both the from the record and spindle.
It s had very little use as i rarely listen to vinyl.
That said both will find a clamp or weight to be a sound investment.
Inevitably the requirements of a vinyl dj will differ from those of a hi fi enthusiast.
The 180 and 200 gram records are the choice for less vibration and can render.
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A more advanced version of a record weight is the lpi from stillpoints.
The legend jah shaka playing for 3 hours at high level in close proximity to 8 x funktion one f124 24 subs posed no problems to the stylus.
And don t believe anyone who tells you that 180g discs boast deeper grooves and thus a richer sound the engineer who cuts the vinyl master determines the depth of the grooves regardless of the weight of the vinyl.
One reason the heavier and thicker records sound better is the vinyl will not vibrate to the degree as the light weight records.
I provide systems for electronic festivals farr and campo sancho where a variety of vinyl based djs play some serious deep bass grooves from reggae dub and tech house.
My turntable weights are carefully designed to reduce a turntable s noise floor and thus improve the musical soundstage.
By definition the process takes at least twice as long meaning that time can play a part in the decision as to whether or not a record receives half speed treatment.
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It consists of a mono stereo image up to 150hz a tamed high end and if needed a track listing that is consistent with the frequency limitations of record cutting.
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Firstly there is the obvious question of time.
Most pressings weigh from 100 to 130 grams.
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Like many hi fi optimization topics record weights and clamps intended for record stabilization divide opinion.
The quality of the sound derives from the vinyl compound as opposed to the weight of the disc.
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Mastering for vinyl quick answer.
In the pro stabilization camp many feel that a record weight or clamp can bring stability during playback while also helping to tighten and focus the overall sound.
Mastering for vinyl is the process of creating a separate master that can be cut into a vinyl record without added unwanted distortion.
In almost all aspects a half speed master will sound better so why aren t all vinyl records mastered at half speed.
This device differs from a simple weight in that it uses active internal elements to absorb vibration.
