Vinyl Weight Quality

Perrin2025 said:
Thanks. I have been thinking about this as some of the accessories for the table I am looking at buying. It is the Technics 1200GR2. Curious if you think I need use a specific weight on that table?

Thanks again
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As long as the spindle is of proper height and material, I think the Michel clamp is the gold standard and you won’t have to worry about weight loads on the bearing/motor. It also has the added benefit of being able to fix slight warps.
 
Nee Lewman said:
For particular records:
Mrjay07

Thread 'Definitive Audiophile pressings'

Hey All,

I've got a couple of pre-orders coming in a few weeks. They're Definitive Audiophile pressings of Getz/Gilbert & Coltrane Love Supreme.
Has anyone got records from DA?
Are they worth double the money of standard 180g newish pressings?
I'd hate to think it was a massive con. In my head they're almost MoFi pressing money so should be great.
Thanks in advance.
Stay safe!
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For general safe bet type information:
MikeH

Thread 'The Idiot's Guide to Pressing Plants, Engineers, etc.'

IN PROGRESS

Will update this to include older pressings plants later. For now, just for mostly new vinyl.

Best Plants
QRP, RTI, Record Industry, Gotta Groove

Tier 1: Next Level - great track records
Pallas (consistency fell off during pandemic), Furnace, Paramount Pressing (new plant, too early to tell), Fidelity (new plant, too early to tell), Garcia & Co (used by Sam Records, too early to tell), Optimal


Tier 2: Buy from a place with a good return policy:
inconsistent quality often with issues. It the occasional good sounding pressing

GZ/MRP/PRP, Third...
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These are perfect. Just what I am looking for.

Thanks again
 
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Nee Lewman said:
As long as the spindle is of proper height and material, I think the Michel clamp is the gold standard and you won’t have to worry about weight loads on the bearing/motor. It also has the added benefit of being able to fix slight warps.
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I think with DD there is a train of thought that you don’t use clamps, or only use clamps specifically designed for them, I just can’t remember quite why. I know KAB does one that they had designed for the technics but it is also super ugly.

On the flip side those things are bullet proof and those motors are strong, you aren’t likely to cause any issues with even the most exotic heavy weight.
 
spilledleche said:
Please note that MikeH’s views are their own and do not represent those of the board as a whole
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Joe Mac said:
Well I don’t have an esteemed audio engineer chained to my basement radiator.

I also don’t have a basement, but we digress…
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I hear RKS is open to a patron since VMP is no longer ordering new product and you do have that nice new bathroom….
 
Joe Mac said:
I think with DD there is a train of thought that you don’t use clamps, or only use clamps specifically designed for them, I just can’t remember quite why. I know KAB does one that they had designed for the technics but it is also super ugly.

On the flip side those things are bullet proof and those motors are strong, you aren’t likely to cause any issues with even the most exotic heavy weight.
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Thanks for the advice. I ended up finding a Technics weight that goes well with the 1200GR2.
 
Corycm said:
Don’t let this get lost. Particularly if you’re starting out - they’re not expensive and can make a nice difference.
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Thanks for the advice. I just bought one that is Technics branded for my 1200GR2. Hopefully it works well. If nothing else, the bronze/gold look of it should pop off of the black of the TT.
 
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