760g Record Centre Weights
Any vibrations in the record during playback will be picked by the cartridge and reproduced by the amplifier and speakers causing muddy sound, distortion and reduced detail. In order to avoid record vibrations you must make certain that the contact between the record and the platter is perfect. The Tonar centre weight presses the record flat against the platter. Many of older records also suffer from warping. Some more, some less. This causes big problems for the diamond stylus of the cartridge to track the grooves properly. The stylus pressure fluctuates as the stylus moves up and down while trying to track the warps. With bad results: muddy sound reproduction with distortions and if the turntable drive isn’t strong… audible flutter. In some cases, the stylus may actually lose contact with the groove causing a hissing sound. Using a Tonar centre weight will press the record onto the turntable platter, the problematic surface will be flattened, and you will hear a dramatic improvement of the reproduced sound on old records.
Take care that the platter bearing of your turntable is able to accept the additional weight of 760 g. If in any doubt please consult your record player instructions or your dealer before buying or using this weight.
- 760g brass weight - Nickel (Silver) or Enamel (Black) plated
- Measurements: 78 mm Ø x 25 mm.
- Base is covered with felt to protect the record label
