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. 
arcticdeth

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Dear @arcticdeth : "  WHATS A GOOD descent record weight that will hold down the LP..."

I don't know what advantage could you have through those 6.3grs. but I can see you are satisfied, good.

R.
Dear @arcticdeth : For you OP what you really need is a reflex clamp as the Basis :

https://www.basisaudio.com/basis-reflex-clamp

Dead weigth can't make that job and was what used in the old times till reflex clamps appeared.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.