Dynavox PST300W Wood Record Weight (Stabilizer), Sapelli

The Dynavox PST300W in sapelli is a record weight (stabilizer) made of solid sapelli wood that keeps the record flat on the platter during playback.

Sapelli is a reddish-brown fine-wood classic from instrument making, valued there for its fine, striped grain and its good-natured vibration behaviour. The PST300W puts exactly these properties to use: 300 grams of mass on the label, plus a material that absorbs energy instead of giving it back. That it looks like a piece of furniture in miniature is a welcome side effect.

Why the PST300W in sapelli?

Because the dark wood version solves two things at once. First, the technical side: the record couples more firmly to the platter, slight warps are evened out, and the wood carries off residual vibration without reflecting it back. Second, the looks: on a black or walnut-coloured turntable, sapelli looks far more coherent than a shiny metal cylinder. Both together are what make the appeal.

What you get

A weight turned from solid sapelli with visible grain, a sanded surface, and a felt pad on the underside that protects the paper label. No tools, no mechanism, no setup effort. And a note that often gets overlooked: the PST300W has no built-in spirit level. If you're looking for a spirit level in the weight, you'll find it on the aluminium PST300 model, not here.

Who is the PST300W in sapelli for?

For listeners with a turntable in dark wood or piano lacquer, who want to calm down used vinyl without looking at an industrial part. Honestly: it's no good as a levelling aid, since it lacks the spirit level. And if your turntable has a featherlight plastic chassis with a small motor, extra mass on the platter is the wrong fix.

Our verdict

Of the stabilizers in the Dynavox range, the sapelli model is the one we look at the longest. Technically identical to the beech version, visually a far more grown-up appearance. It calms the record, makes the turntable prettier, and makes the owner a little prouder – three things you can't necessarily expect from a piece of wood.

Technical Data

• Type: Record weight (stabilizer), no spirit level
• Material: solid sapelli wood
• Finish: Sapelli, dark brown
• 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

What's the difference between the sapelli and beech versions?

Only in the wood. Dimensions, weight, felt pad, and construction are identical in both versions, as is the effect on the platter. Sapelli is reddish dark brown with striped grain, beech is noticeably lighter and more even. So decide based on the colour of your turntable and furniture, not on assumed sound differences.

Does the PST300W have a spirit level built in?

No, the wood model comes without a spirit level. The manufacturer explicitly doesn't list one in the PST300W's technical data. If you want to level your turntable, use a separate spirit level or reach for the aluminium PST300 model, which has the spirit level built in.

Can the weight overload the platter bearing?

Not on a solidly built turntable. 300 grams is deliberately chosen to be moderate and falls within what a metal platter with a decent bearing can handle. It only becomes critical with very lightweight entry-level units with a plastic platter and a weak belt drive – there you'll notice it in the start-up time.

Why buy the Dynavox PST300W in sapelli at HD Zürisee?

Because accessories have to suit the equipment, not the brochure. Our well-practised team in Wädenswil will tell you whether your turntable benefits from extra mass – and when a fresh stylus would be the smarter investment. Reach HD Zürisee at 044 680 22 00 or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.

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