Hudson Hi-FiSmallBen Record Weight Stabilizer with Protective Leather Pad - 9-Ounce Vinyl Turntable Weight - Durable & Stylish LP Stabilizer - Fits Any Turntable - Black Matte

Is it a placebo effect? I honestly don't know for sure, but I've listened to a few albums since getting this center weight, and I genuinely think they've sounded fantastic.Beyond the sound, it feels heavy and substantial and should definitely help with any slight record warping, which is a great bonus. Plus, I have to say, it looks really cool spinning on the platter – it just adds a nice touch to the whole setup.If you're on the fence, I'd say give it a try. I'm happy with mine!

I have long been familiar with the use of record weights or clamps to enhance the physical coupling between the LP and the turntable platter during playback. After purchasing a Mobile Fidelity UltraDeck, I was considering the use of a record weight with the unit when I noticed that the manufacturer offered a turntable weight for $200! Although I'll admit that some level of engineering was required in its design (mostly, to determine the optimal weight), but in my opinion, $200 was just an audiophile-oriented rip off for a chunk of machined metal.I found that the MoFi (standard) Record Weight, 'engineered for use with the turntable,' weighs 13 oz., and subsequently discovered the Hudson "Big Ben" Record Weight, which also weighs in at 13 oz., but whose cost was under 30 bucks, not 200, like the MoFi model! I purchased the Big Ben and immediately noticed a stark sonic improvement! The bass is much more well-defined, and the music sounds much better overall. Physically speaking, the Big Ben has a passing resemblance to its overpriced (in my opinion) competitor, with the bottom of the Big Ben fitted with a faux, leather pad to avoid damaging the record label, fitting comfortably over the spindle of my turntable. It also looks good.Although I cannot close the dust cover of my turntable during LP playback, due to the additional height of the weight, many 'purist' turntables' dust covers lift off (rather than being hinged), making the playing of records impossible with it on (in those cases), along with the fact that many audiophiles prefer the sound with the dust cover off.Overall, this weight looks and works great! Only you (and perhaps your sharp-eyed, audiophile buddies, noticing the absence of the trademark on the product) will know the difference between it and its overpriced competition.

Very well made with no complaints.

It's a nice weight. Looks much better than my old one with a leveling bubble. Using it on a Rega P1 and Fluance. Center hole is slightly too big

This puck is smaller than the Big Ben and therefore works with decks that have a relatively shallow lid.Like the Big Ben, it has a soft underside and is also easy to grip [which is rather important!].Very easy to use.Recommended.

Just the right weight to dampen low frequency vibrations from my tower speaker.

A major improvement in sound, this truly stabilizes the record which allows the best sound as possible. This improves the soundstage, the treble is clear and the bass is more focused and balanced. I also added stabilizer blocks the the feet of my record player to help further improve the sound. This is truly an upgrade that you will not regret purchasing especially if you truly enjoy sound quality.I used this for my Rega P25.

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