Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
Lincoln from Saint Paul, MN on 10/23/2023
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better sound
James from Liverpool, NY on 8/11/2023
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Great Product.
Russell from Gasport, NY on 4/21/2023
Great and nice looking weight. Again, Crutchfield delivers on product description.
Pros: Perfect size weight and attractive
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
Richard from Clinton, IL on 3/11/2023
First time using a damper weight. Seems to help the sound quality.
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
William from Mcmurray, PA on 2/1/2023
Great product, really tightened the overall sound of my TT. Much better than the record clamp that I had been using. And of course, Crutchfield provided excellent customer service and shipping was super fast.
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
Elizabeth from Brooklyn, MI on 1/1/2023
Glad staff recommended this purchase. Records from 1954 sound great.
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A keeper
Rick from Enola, PA on 12/28/2022
A great looking weight! Comes in a nice storage box too. Nice metal machining and a rubber bottom to protect record labels and offer further damping. I have/had several weights and clamps and this is a keeper. I don't think I hear a noticeable difference with or without as my hearing isn't what it once was. The walnut top matches the walnut legs of my stereo stand and other accessories I have pretty much perfectly! Using on a Thorens direct drive turntable. Very pleased with this, and its price! Thank you Crutchfield for carrying yet another quality item!
Pros: Possible tighter bass dynamics. Beautiful looking IMO! Fair price, also IMO. The weight of this should be ok for belt drive tables as well.
Cons: None
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Worth the small investment
Greg from San Antonio, TX on 12/22/2022
Very nice piece of kit...does exactly what it's supposed to do and does it well....
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
Sylvester from Rcho Sta Marg, CA on 11/21/2022
This is a beautiful piece of art and works fantastically.
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
Michael from Fort Lee, VA on 9/20/2022
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Zero quality control
Charles from Phoenix, AZ on 9/14/2022
Upon opening the box it was immediately clear the wood insert was warped. One side of the wood insert was lifting up out of the aluminum body. I tried to gently press it back in and all this resulted in was the insert rocking over and the other side lifting up. The glue or whatever they use was barely holding it in. I figured I would just order a replacement but wanted to see it on the turntable before sending it back. Here is where the real problem was. The hole drilled out for the spindle was way to big. With the record weight installed, I could slide it back and forth several mm in any direction. Freeplay is one thing, but this was just poor manufacturing. I have a groovetracer sub-platter with a precision machined spindle, so I know the spindle isn't the issue. An eccentric record weight defeats the whole purpose of having a record weight.
Pros: Looks nice (assuming the wood insert isn't warped)
Cons: Poor manufacturing quality
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Practical Device
Jack from Burnsville, NC on 8/29/2022
I have 2 other weights but I love the wood on this one and the metal is machined beautifully for looks and a firm grip. I use a solid brass platter on my direct drive turntable and this device keeps the record spinning safe and secure with no slippage. This is a great company to buy from. Get this while you can.!
Pros: LP is secured on platter. Less distortion on record even if slightly warped.
Cons: The only con is not buying one.
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Andover vinyl damping weight
Theodore Jam from Chico, CA on 8/15/2022
Looks good. Haven't used it on an old vinyl with any warp yet. Solidly built.
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
Don from CARLSBAD, CA on 8/11/2022
I think it helped the sound. It made the records that had a little warp flatter and sound better. Wish my AT-20SLa cartridge didn't rub against the side of the weight if I don't lift the arm in time at the end of the record. Looks well made and is good looking.
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1st Crutchfield order
Fred from Chicago, IL on 6/14/2022
First Crutchfield order and it was delivered quickly and the product is solid and well made. Should give years of use.
Pros: Well made. Good price point.
Cons: None at this price.
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
David from Litchfield Park, AZ on 6/6/2022
Great balance and workmanship. Even the packaging is first class!
Pros: Well built good looks and balance.
Cons: None
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Not a bad idea to tame slightly warped vinyl
Leonard from Baldwin, NY on 3/9/2022
Very high quality. I enjoy it because it prevents the album from slipping on the mat while I run the carbon fiber brush across the vinyl. I also notice the tone arm stays dead level with no up and down bobbing. Also bumping into my stereo cabinet does not skip record anymore. A real good purchase. I spent thousands on my equipment from Crutchfield so I had a lot of points so I basically got this for free.
Pros: Dampens vibration
Cons: It's a little on the light side. Wish it were a few ounces heavier. Other than that no complaints.
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
Harrison from Middletown, DE on 3/8/2022
Affordable, looks great, great quality and it works! Once I got past the extra work I felt my tt was subjected to I started to really enjoy using this damping weight.
Pros: Quality, look, price
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Precise and gorgeous dampener
Ryan from Massillon, OH on 3/3/2022
An exquisite and well machined piece of kit. The wood "Andover" inlay is tasteful and classy. The edges are smooth, yet the sides are knurled but very secure and comfortable to grab and handle. The weight just looks and feels high end. I truly believe this piece grounds my LP's and gives them more substance and foundation from which the cartridge plays off of. This was the most affordable damper I've found which is surprising. It's a sure aesthetic pleaser for any table. Can you tell I like it? Highly recommended.
Pros: Exceptional craftsmanship. Stunningly good looking. Effective at grounding the record and providing an additional several percent of performance points from any system. Completes the overall look and feel of any audiophile's system. I took it to my friends for the day while hanging out and playing records all day and by the time I left he had one ordered. Simply cool as hell......period!
Cons: Slightly less than 10oz.....I'm curious as to what benefits an even heavier dampener would have?
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
Don from MEDINA, OH on 2/22/2022
Nice improvement in sound through my cans. And great looking is always a nice touch
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
Jason from South Portland, ME on 2/17/2022
Solid unit and has definitely helped keeping vinyl coupled to player and improving sound stage. Highly recommend and it's visually nice to look at!
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
Erik from State College, PA on 2/16/2022
Does what it is supposed to do. Not much more to say than that.
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As nice as expected
CD in NYC from Queens, NY on 12/28/2021
I picked this up after being reassured it was compatible with a new Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO in walnut in the Q&A section here. It fits on the spindle with a satisfying action, it is machined exactly right. Not as heavy as I thought - I have a record clamp for very warped LPs but prefer this for everyday use since it doesn't take any force to install. Good sonic performance and the combo of the walnut TT, this weight plus a Pro-Ject Cork-It mat is a thing of beauty.
Pros: Well-machined Good design
Cons: None
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Great Product
Crutchfield customer from Rochester, MI on 12/22/2021
Well constructed, quality look and feel. I can actually hear a difference in how my vinyl now plays
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
Mike from SPARKS, NV on 12/17/2021
Very nice Record weight, looks great and well constructed.
Pros: Knurled sides for easy grasp. The wood top is very nice.
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Solid and elegant
Eric from Charlottesville, VA on 11/29/2021
There are hundreds of choices of record weight out there, but I just loved the solid, elegant look and feel of this one. It has a nice weight and sits nicely on the spindle. It's just classy.
Pros: Solid and good-looking
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Best one for the price anywhere!
Crutchfield customer from Denison, TX on 11/6/2021
This is a nice looking weight and holds down records better than a cheaper wood one that I bought elsewhere. This also has a lower height that allows me close the cover while playing my Rega P1. Highly recommended!
Pros: Low height, and enough weight to keep records from slipping on a stock Rega mat.
Cons: None.
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
Crutchfield customer from Loudon, TN on 10/27/2021
Works great, looks good, was everything I expected it to be. Great customer service when deciding as well.
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Andover Audio Record Damping Weight
Crutchfield customer from N Charleston, SC on 10/13/2021
Nice, substantial piece. Attractive appearance.
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Makes a difference!
Crutchfield customer from Toledo, OH on 10/3/2021
Never used a weight before. Now that I do I doubt I'll ever go back. Couples the record to the turntable and it sounds great.
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Precision Made Record Weight
Crutchfield customer from Jacksonville, FL on 9/28/2021
This is the nicest record damping record weight you will find anywhere. It is crafted beautifully. I have found that Andover has top quality products. I own their Spinbase speaker system from Crutchfield. Later I purchased the Spinbase Subwoofer and then the the matching stand that perfectly holds the equipment. The sound that this system produces is phenomenal for its size. I currently am using a Sony Automatic Turntable (also available from Crutchfield) for my turntable. For my needs an automatic or semi automatic fills my needs. The Andover Spinbase Turntable is awesome but it is a manual turntable and for my needs it is not convenient. I own the Spinbase but I am not using it. Quality and sound wise the Spinbase is perfect. I can highly recommend any Andover product.
Pros: Top Quality Crafted Record Weight
Cons: None
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