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All record weights the same ?

What is a good record weight.

 Do they harm the motor, or put more stress on a direct drive motor?

 Technics sl1200 mkii from the mid late 80’s.  Removed platter, unscrewed top, removed spindle , and removed clamp,  wiped off old oil, fresh oil, blew out w compressed air, oiled any moving parts. 
 Put back together, and it’s smooth as silk.

  Anyway,...WHATS A GOOD descent record weight that will hold down the LP and not harm or put more strain on the motor. 
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chakster
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-Some of them are heavy like Micro Seiki ST-10 (900g), this is rare version for Audio Union (made by Micro).

-Some are optimal like Noritake (500g).

-There is something in the middle (between heavy and light) and in my opinion this is the best, it’s not just weight, it’s a clamp....... Look at this.

All of them are harmless for Technics! Replace your rubber mat with something like SAEC SS-300 and choose the weight you want. nice upgrade for Technics.






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This record weight is about 900g and perfect for any Direct Drive turntable including Technics. Designed and made in Japan by Micro Seiki in the 70’s. Classics! They made at least two versions of this (slightly different weight and thickness). 

In my opinion most of the modern record weights are so ugly that I don’t want them even near my turntable.
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Chak, are you sure it’s good advice to say categorically that 900g, about two pounds, is ok for any DD turntable? Especially when MS made it for their belt driven high end tables?
 
Why do you thing they made it for Belt Drive turntables ? Micro made Direct Drive turntables too. 

900g is OK for all Direct Drive turntables, probably 500g is more comfortable for the user, but it's irrelevant for the motor/bearings. 



I agree with Raul that a screw on or clamp type is to be preferred usually, but a mid weighted weight may tame some resonances.


Micro ST-20 is lightweight and it's a clamp, not just weight like cheaper ST-10. 


I use the SOTA reflex clamp or the weight made by kenwood for the LO7D, which weighs I’m guessing 250 to 350g. 

I tried many (same weight) and in my opinion they are too light imo. 


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