Record Weight on a Techie

[costerdock]

The NSA probably borrowed and bugged it

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I do feel like it is watching me...

[Marco]

My Bruil weight arrived from Amsterdam today less than a week since ordering
I do think it improves things with the bass being more tuneful and a more solid and focused presentation. Certainly better than the clever clamp and my eBay home made weight. The only annoyance is that due to its height I can't close the TT lid which is a slight issue as I have a coal fire in the listening room and this time of year it gets a tad dusty. Still can't have everything

I get the coal fire thing, Steve, as we've got one (although not where the system is), but you'll find that your turntable sounds much better playing music with the lid off, otherwise the lid adds serious resonance and 'sings along with the music', making things sound pants... Dunno how you can listen with the lid on, dude?

Anyway, during playback, I'd lose the lid and simply pop it back on when you've finished, unless your dust problem really is major, in which case you should probably think about relocating your T/T and/or system, as over an extended period of time, that level of dust will be doing some real harm to your kit.

Anyway, glad that the Bruil is hitting the spot. I find that it reduces distortion, increases focus and adds weight and authority to the sound. Your FF platter and mat are looking good! Did you get a chance to try the earth thing we discussed?

Marco.

[worrasf]

Anyway, during playback, I'd lose the lid and simply pop it back on when you've finished, unless your dust problem really is major, in which case you should probably think about relocating your T/T and/or system, as over an extended period of time, that level of dust will be doing some real harm to your kit.

Anyway, glad that the Bruil is hitting the spot. I find that it reduces distortion, increases focus and adds weight and authority to the sound. Your FF platter and mat are looking good! Did you get a chance to try the earth thing we discussed?

Marco.

Yes there is no doubt it sounds better with lid open.
Not played with the SUT earth as yet - finished week on-call so felt obliged to commune with the grape on Saturday

[CageyH]

I have just received my Revolver Pig 2 (awesome name!) and first impressions are that it has made a subtle difference, tightening everything up slightly.
The deck is just as musical, and I don't find it over damped with my RB251. It weighs in at 450g and it also allows me to shut the lid on my techie, even when playing (for headphone use).

[Tarzan]

Yes there is no doubt it sounds better with lid open.
Not played with the SUT earth as yet - finished week on-call so felt obliged to commune with the grape on Saturday

[CageyH]

I have just received my Revolver Pig 2 (awesome name!) and first impressions are that it has made a subtle difference, tightening everything up slightly.
The deck is just as musical, and I don't find it over damped with my RB251. It weighs in at 450g and it also allows me to shut the lid on my techie, even when playing (for headphone use).

I lied. It touches, but only very slightly and only the heavier pressings, so the lid is coming off whenever I listen to music.

[Rainbow]

I have just received my Revolver Pig 2 (awesome name!) and first impressions are that it has made a subtle difference, tightening everything up slightly.
The deck is just as musical, and I don't find it over damped with my RB251. It weighs in at 450g and it also allows me to shut the lid on my techie, even when playing (for headphone use).

Where did you buy the revolver pig 2 from ? And do you think it is a better buy over the Nagaoka/Audio Technica/Project record clamps?

[CageyH]

I got it cheap from eBay.
I have no idea if it is better than a different weight, as it's the only one I have ever used.