Hudson Hi-Fi SpaceBen Record Weight Stabilizer with Protective Leather Pad - 8-Ounce Vinyl Turntable Weight - Durable & Stylish LP Stabilizer - Fits Any Turntable - Chrome

Even if this record weight cannot completely overcome/control badly warped vinyl records, it apparently works fine as a semi-stabilizer. The chrome one I ordered is quite beautiful and heavy enough for my direct drive turntable (Denon DP-52F). Furthermore, its short height would not touch the closed dust-cover. Finally, the quality of packaging indicates the high quality of the product (it is designed and developed in NYC, yet is made in China). P.S. Incidentally it might work as a thermometer! because its from touching it that I noticed for the first time that the turntable motor has got too hot!! Just in case... :)

On a cheap kit, this makes a difference! I have a typical Crosley turntable that I’ve modified with insulation, completely different stylus, etc., and I can tell you the weight is definitely helping to preserve some of the low-mid range on what’s typically lost due to vibration with this unit. Granted, it makes the motor hum a little which raises other concerns, but this weight is great for louder more upbeat albums where the record is trying to pump through a lot of low and mid range at the same time.

Simple but elegant. Fits perfectly on my Fluance Elite Turntable. Nice weight and does not stress the motor. Worthy addition to give increase improvement.

Purchased this item new and upon opening it there was some type of tarnish or corrosion on it. Wont even risk an exchanged based on other comments of this issue. In addition, the chrome finish has bubbles in various places on the weight. Sadly disappointed and will order from a different company. Its cheap Made in China craftsmanship.

This definitely improved sound quality with my records especially with older records I own... This is a good product!

Great product, really makes a difference.

Works great for old records if you are trying to get them to lay flat. If you are buying new LPs or have a Funk Firm Gett! TT which has a large belt drive, this will slow down your record’s pitch and drive you batty. Direct drives with pitch control I think these would work magic. Can’t use on my set up and the window for return has closed winnow I have a well honed paperweight lol

The item seems to perform as described but Im very disappointed to receive what was clearly an item that was dropped from a significant height as the box, which I was looking forward to keeping and displaying is badly damaged from impact. Not happy with receiving this poorly handled item. Fortunately its just a piece of metal otherwise it wouldve been damaged. Hopefully its not warped or out of balance.

Playing a record is a bit of a ritual for me as Im sure it is for many of you. This adds another step to the ritual that makes it all the more satisfying. If the felt on your platter is good quality with enough grip, I dont really think this product to be necessary in most cases. The only instances when it seems beneficial is if you have a slightly warped record or if the pressing is cheap/light weight. The extra weight from this product can flatted a warped record and stop a light weight one from dragging. But if you have a dragging record, youve also got quality issues with your stylus or your record player altogether. Once again, I think it is a nice, but not a necessary addition to my setup.

Excellent! Chrome looks great!