I think Raul and Lewn are on the right track. Any additional mass on a bearing is going to accelerate bearing wear. Just a fact of life. A plain record weight no matter how heavy it is can only press the label against the platter. A proper reflex clamp as used by SME, Kuzma and Sota flexes the record into the platter without the need for unnecessary mass. These are second only to vacuum clamping. Plain record weights are just shy of being worthless and heavy ones will ruin your bearing prematurely.
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.
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.