Dynavox PST300W Wood Record Weight (Stabilizer), Beech

The Dynavox PST300W in beech is a record weight (stabilizer) made of solid beech wood that presses the record flat onto the platter and dampens resonances.

Light beech wood, 80 millimeters in diameter, 40 millimeters high, about 300 grams. Wood as a material in turntable building is no accident: it absorbs vibration instead of reflecting it back. And honestly, a warm beech block on the platter simply looks better than the third black aluminium part in your system.

Why the PST300W in beech?

A record weight has two jobs: putting mass on the record, and not giving the absorbed energy back. On the second point, wood plays to its strength. The fibres of beech wood convert vibration into heat instead of reflecting it back brightly like a metal body. The result is a calmer, slightly rounder overall character – and a record that lies flat throughout the whole side.

What you get

A solid block of beech wood, cleanly turned, sanded, and oiled, with a felt pad on the underside to protect the label. Every piece has its own grain – you won't find two completely identical ones. Important to know: unlike the aluminium PST300 model, the PST300W has no built-in spirit level. To level your turntable, you'll need a separate spirit level.

Who is the PST300W in beech for?

For anyone with a turntable in a light-coloured plinth or a wooden housing, who values a coherent look and wants to calm slightly warped vinyl. Straight talk: if you're mainly buying the weight to finally level your turntable, reach for the PST300 with the spirit level instead. And on very lightweight plastic turntables, 300 grams is more of a burden than a benefit.

Our verdict

The PST300W is the version for people who let their system mean something visually too. Sonically, it stands eye to eye with its aluminium sibling, with a touch more composure in the fundamental tone. The missing spirit level is the only real trade-off – in exchange, you get a piece of solid wood that darkens over the years and just keeps looking better for it.

Technical Data

• Type: Record weight (stabilizer), no spirit level
• Material: solid beech wood
• Finish: Beech, light
• Diameter: 80 mm
• Height: 40 mm
• Weight: approx. 300 g
• Contact surface: felt
• Suitable for: all turntables with an adequately dimensioned platter bearing

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the PST300W have a built-in spirit level?

No. Unlike the aluminium PST300 model, the wood version comes without a spirit level. The manufacturer explicitly doesn't list a spirit level in the PST300W's technical data. If you want to level your turntable, you'll need a separate spirit level – or you go straight for the aluminium PST300.

Wood or metal – which is better?

Both work, the difference lies in damping behaviour. Wood absorbs vibration and sounds a touch calmer in the fundamental tone; metal releases energy back faster and tends to sound tighter. On a solid turntable, the difference is small enough that looks and feel are welcome to help you decide.

Does the wood change over time?

Yes, and that's normal. Beech slowly darkens under light exposure and takes on a warmer tone. This has no effect on function. Don't store the weight directly above a radiator and only wipe it dry, and the surface will stay looking good for years.

Why buy the Dynavox PST300W in beech at HD Zürisee?

Because we tell you upfront what it can and can't do – the missing spirit level, for example. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we advise you on whether wood or aluminium suits your turntable better. Reach us at 044 680 22 00, on WhatsApp at 076 534 22 00 (text only, no calls), or at shop@hdzuerisee.ch.

Pairs well with

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