Heliopad Luna record weight stabilizer for turntable Micro Seiki Thorens Garrard

Description

The Heliopad Luna 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.
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.
Better transient response and less distortion.
Deeper sound stage.
The
Luna
record weight is designed functionally and ergonomically, manufactured with precision in Europe and finished with a brilliant mirror look.
The record weight is made of 6061-T6 aircraft grade Aluminum alloy, combination of Silicon-Copper-Magnesium and other metals with Aluminum.
Precision CNC machined in a factory where drilling heads for geological companies are manufactured.
Bottom is concave (dished) to create circular, single line record contact at the highest diameter of the record weight. The 86 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 average weight the
Luna
is recommended to be used on average weight platters, main bearing and drive mechanism.
Sonic improvements
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.
Better transient response and less distortion.
Deeper soundstage.
Specifications
Weight: 420 gram (0.926 lbs)
Maximum diameter: 86 mm (3.39 in)
Bore diameter: 7.28 mm (0.287 in)
Depth of bore: 30 mm (1.181 in)
Height: 40 mm (1.575 in)
**Please note!
With no automatic tonearm pick-up mechanism wide bodied cartridges may reach the record weight in the innermost groove in rare cases. So please check the clearance of your cartridge in the innermost groove before buying the
Luna
. (Headshells 12mm (1/2”) above the record have enough clearance due to the circular groove of the record weight.) With automatic and adjustable tonearm pick-up systems the
Luna
works flawlessly.
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 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.