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Record Mats In Combination With Weights

One day I was browsing on this site and saw a product for sale.  A vinyl weight that was 900+ grams for $250 USD.  I wondered if having a heavier weight was better.

I ran across some discussion about the problems with using weights.  The record label is technically thicker than the actual listening space on the vinyl. Placing the weight on it can possibly lift the outer portion of the record on lightweight vinyl (80 grams). Additionally, most record mats that come with turntables have a slight indention in the center to compensate for that lager label section.  I recently got the Funk Firm Achromat (3mm). I see that the center portion is a different material and appears to be recessed.  I am currently using a Fluance Hifi High Mass (760 gram) weight stabilizer.

Am I doing a disservice by having both the Achromat and a high mass stabilizer? Thus far, I have only heard good things from my system when both are used, but I am not sure what the weights of my various LPs are.
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fuzztone
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The Sota Reflex is s worthy investment.
You can tighten it up by pushing out the pin.
I never understood the rationale behind weights.
But it is 225 g if you are to lazy to push down the clamp.
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fuzztone
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mijostyn
Why are you telling me? I've done it.
The key is grinding down a brad for a push pin.
Currently experimenting with Origin Live mat over Counterparts held by Sota Clamp with fo.Q tape on foam.
For me another benefit of the reflex clamp is that it grasps the spindle so I can start the spin on the heavy platter to ease stress on belt.
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