Will a record weight harm the motor in a direct drive turntable?


I've considered buying a record weight for my Denon DP-59L turntable, but I'm concerned that adding the weight would put added strain on the direct drive motor.  Does anyone have experience or advice with this?

aggie88

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Thanks everyone for the info.  It’s especially good to hear the comments from the Denon technician.  I’ve owned quite a few turntables over the years (Sony linear tracking, Ariston, Thorens, Music Hall, Fluance, etc) but the Denon DP-59L is my favorite.  I purchased it about 6 years ago recapped and restored from a guy in Dallas who sources the TT’s through a friend in Japan.