Cons of using one.
Vinyl weights record.
Because they are stronger 180 gram vinyl records also resist warping better than records of conventional weight.
Visit any audio forum and you will see plenty of debate over the pros vs.
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For those unfamiliar a record weight is a puck like object designed to be placed on the center of.
At 80 grams in weight it claims to avoid the rumble that heavier weights may cause for certain turntable designs.
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.
Warped or bent records can distort the music pressed upon them and cause the stylus to jump skip.
And how effective are they.
180 gram vinyl records are stronger and more durable so they tend to last longer and resist breakage.
Many folks use record weights but not everybody understands them.
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Most pressings weigh from 100 to 130 grams.
The lp record ranges in weight from approximately 80 grams dynaflex 1969 to 200 grams.
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However as is true for the michell engineering clamp it may not be the best option for djs as it takes longer to secure than a puck which could cut into the time you require to cue the following record.
Like many hi fi optimization topics record weights and clamps intended for record stabilization divide opinion.
One reason the heavier and thicker records sound better is the vinyl will not vibrate to the degree as the light weight records.