Stillpoints LP Isolator Record Weight

04-18-15: Slaw
I think it's important to note that these devices work differently in every individual set-up. IE: differing TTs, in association with varying platforms etc... IMO, there is no ONE "best" record weight clamp that will work equally well in the majority of the differing systems out there.

I completely agree with Slaw, every set up and every clamp sounds different and there is no way to guarantee one design will be best for every situation.

I have seven weights / clamps designs that are different sound, including a Stillpoints LPI for my turntable.

I two extra Stillpoints LPI that were to serve as isolation under my Focal Grande EM power supplies (at suggestion of Stillpoints).

I preferred Stillpoints Ultra Mini in that spot so like TBG (Norm) I need to sell a couple.

I will second Slaw's discovery about the LPI working very well as a weight for amps, in my case an integrated VAC amp - VAC 160iSE. I find these work very effectively in drawing off resonance if placed near the preamp section of my integrated. I originally got it for my TT but then learned my Linn LP12 is not well suited to these heavy weights. Serendipitously and accidentally I discovered they are very useful in the way described.

I think that the Dalby D7 Vinyl Stabiliser is the best for a table with no spring isolation. In my experience The Stillpoints LPI is quite different and works on a broader range of turntables.

I don't think much else can be said. Try it and buy it if you like it, but given the expense of the Dalby, you better like it a lot. I do!

This is by far my favorite forum thread. Don't get me wrong I love Stillpoints. I have ultra 5's under my speakers and turntable. I have the LP1 record weight. They are made extremely well and great looking. Do they transform my system to another level? I think not. Although my wife puts the LP1 on my chest while I am sleeping. Says it stops my snoring. Another usage.
I'm just say'in ✌️

The Dalby D7 Vinyl Stabiliser is an example of everything that is wrong with audio today. The kings new clothes. If you examine the bottom you will see that it cannot improve the coupling of the record to the platter unless the platter or record mat is slightly concave. If the platter/mat is flat then it is effectively putting a little mass on the record label and nothing else. It does not change one iota the behaviour of the section of vinyl under the stylus. And yes I have heard it. Its value lies entirely in the bling bling world of exclusivity. No doubt you will hear a difference, but its minor and there are better ways to spend the money if improving your system is the primary goal.

In my experience if you want to deal with vinyl resonances then either
1) A well designed reflex clamp that is designed to couple the record to the platter via either a washer under the record ( e.g. Sota system ) or slightly concave mat ( Goldmund system )

2) Use a peripheral ring ( eg Micro Seiki, Clearaudio, TT Weights, VPi )

3) Use a heavy stabiliser in conjunction with a concave mat or a stabiliser that only contacts the outer edge of the record label and is designed to work in conjunction with a washer under the record.

4) Use a vacuum turntable system.