Well, since the Sumiko Analog survival Kit is no longer, and Warren Ghel is no longer making the arm wrap, I will share my current secret weapon for tonearm damping wrap.....
Self-Bonding Silicone Wrap or Repair Tape,
also called” Self-amalgamating tape”
there is no adhesive, it sticks to itself...
it comes 1”x 10’,
cut to 1/2” wide and wrapped helically
(half-lapped) and carefully stretching as you go it makes a formidable compression dampening wrap by it SQUEEZING on the tonearm pipe.
It is the closest I have come to a purpose made product. You must try it if you have a troublesome arm such as a Fidelity Research FR-64fx
it is removable but not reusable..
I considered re-packaging and resale but I do not have that kind of time.
though I could use the money for sure!!
It even comes in different colors.....
i am not a wealthy man but like good sound.
good luck
thanks, Johnny
Self-Bonding Silicone Wrap or Repair Tape,
also called” Self-amalgamating tape”
there is no adhesive, it sticks to itself...
it comes 1”x 10’,
cut to 1/2” wide and wrapped helically
(half-lapped) and carefully stretching as you go it makes a formidable compression dampening wrap by it SQUEEZING on the tonearm pipe.
It is the closest I have come to a purpose made product. You must try it if you have a troublesome arm such as a Fidelity Research FR-64fx
it is removable but not reusable..
I considered re-packaging and resale but I do not have that kind of time.
though I could use the money for sure!!
It even comes in different colors.....
i am not a wealthy man but like good sound.
good luck
thanks, Johnny