SuperSonic Record Stabilizer

Another step closer…

I have bought and am enjoying the benefits of a few HAL products (including the Way Excellent Mat II) and I was keen to try the Record Stabilizer, despite already owning a VPI HR-X weight, which is a very good weight indeed. However, comparing the two weights the HAL came out on top with better imaging, depth, bass accuracy and overall musical flow. Everything just seems to have better proportions. Not bad considering the VPI costs about seven times as much.

Best match for the Herbies Mat

If I have learned anything in my 50+ years of audio it's that everything matters. I've owned a Herbies mat for years and put it in place while running in my recently acquired Zu Audio Denon DL-103R on my Technics SL-1200G. I've collected a number of record weights over the years but none of them seemed like a great match for this set up. So I ordered a SuperSonic Record Stabilizer figuring I'd send it back if I didn't like it. Well, to make a long story short, it was no contest. The SuperSonic Record Stabilizer is the best match I've heard with the Herbies mat. It was well worth the not-very-expensive cost. Will it be the best for you? I can't say since, as noted above, I think everything matters. It will depend on the rest of the system. My gut tells me that it probably will be though. If you like the mat in your system you will probably love the SuperSonic Record Stabilizer. It seems to be the perfect balance. Not too damped, not too loose. This porridge is just right!

Nice addition

The Supersonic Record Stabilizer seems to help expand the soundstage. I'm using it on a 1987 Denon direct drive turntable. I press it down lightly on the lp to make sure of a good, flat as possible, connection to the platter. Also, can be used with your Dust cover down when playing if you wish!