The Heliopad Linea+S mirror finished Stainless Steel non-resonant record weight is designed for heavier turntables with more robust bearings like Garrard 301, 401, EMT, Micro Seiki, Russco or nowadays heavy duty contenders, but fits to turntables even with limited space under the dustcover, like SONY PS-X800. Improves coupling between record and platter mat and reduces unwanted vibration. Soundstage becomes deeper, bass gets tighter, fine details more revealed, dynamics increased, distortion reduced*.

 *One purpose of a weight or clamp is to close gaps between records and mat, but also importantly it prevents the record from slipping maintaining firm continuous contact with the platter. Particularly during passages containing a lot of bass the drag of the cartridge on the record can cause slight slipping on the platter and the vinyl should be held firmly against the platter to reproduce sound correctly.

Design

The Heliopad Linea+S  record weight is designed functionally and ergonomically, manufactured with precision in Europe and finished with a mirror look. Precision CNC machined of Stainless Steel in a State of the Art factory where drilling heads for geological companies are manufactured.

A finger tip friendly, ergonomically sized circular groove ensures the safe handling against accidental drop. Bottom is concave (dished) to create circular, single line record contact at the highest diameter of the record weight. The 88 mm diameter is maximized to load the record as close as possible to the rim of the label recess to avoid over-bending of records, elevated off the platter mat. Between record and weight no felt or foam etc. padding is applied as beyond unwanted vibration they non-selectively absorb music too, not stabilizing the record as efficiently. Due to its higher weight the Linea+S is recommended to be used on heavier platters with more robust main bearing and drive mechanism.

Improvements

The record is stabilized both horizontally and vertically and consequently:

• Improves the sound by dampening your LP for increased resolution.
• Achieves better contact between the record and the platter mat.
• Flattens mild record warps and trackability of less than perfectly flat records is greatly improved.
• Promotes a stable sound image, tightens bass and provides better instrument focus.
• Transient response becomes better with less distortion.
• Soundstage gets deeper.

Specifications

Weight: 865 gram (1.91 lbs)

Maximum diameter: 88 mm (3.46 in)

Bore diameter: 7.28 mm (0.287 in)

Depth of bore: 25 mm (0.98 in)

Height: 30 mm (1.18 in)

Included

The record weight comes with a thick velvet pouch for safe storage.

Nothing else can be seen in the pictures is included.

You can see further pictures in my other listing running parallel with this one.

Please note: to keep shipping cost flat $24 to all buyers worldwide and to avoid custom charges in the EU this item is shipped from the EU with International Priority Mail, Signature Requested.