More Tranquility, More Detail – Vinyl at a New Level
During vinyl playback, the enormous acceleration forces of the stylus inevitably create micro-vibrations directly in the record. These so-called parasitic resonances affect playback more strongly than often assumed.
The 3S Floatweight 400 from Lehmann Audio was developed precisely for this: it specifically absorbs these vibrations and prevents them from distorting the sound image.
The result:
- significantly cleaner playback
- fewer artifacts
- more tranquility and control in the sound image
Audible Difference – Immediately
With the Floatweight 400, your system gains noticeable quality:
- Finer detail resolution
- More stable and realistic soundstage imaging
- Better musical overview
- Audibly more relaxed and stress-free sound
Particularly high-quality cartridges benefit significantly – their full potential only truly becomes audible with controlled resonances.
No Ordinary Record Weight
Conventional record weights work exclusively via mass. The Floatweight 400 goes much further:
Highly Effective Inner Workings
- Two cascaded 3S fabric discs
- A total of 7 layers of different materials
- Targeted absorption instead of mere weighting
Result: Resonances are not just reduced – they are systematically eliminated.
Decoupled Down to the Detail
An often-overlooked factor is the connection to the turntable spindle.
The Floatweight 400 also solves this problem:
- Centering sleeve prevents direct spindle contact
- No transmission of vibrations between weight and spindle
- Optimized centering for various spindle diameters
High-Quality Workmanship
- Precisely manufactured for optimal performance
- Delivered in an elegant wooden box
- Perfectly matched for demanding vinyl setups
Record Weight vs. Floatweight – The Difference
| Feature | Conventional Record Weight | 3S Floatweight 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Principle | Works mainly by mass (contact pressure) | Targeted resonance absorption through multi-layer construction |
| Effect on Resonances | Limited – only partially dampens | Active reduction of parasitic resonances |
| Internal Structure | Solid body without damping system | 7 layers with cascaded 3S fabric structures |
| Influence on Sound | Slight improvement possible | Significantly more detail, tranquility, and precision |
| Soundstage Imaging | Hardly influenced | More stable, realistic stage |
| Musical Overview | Unchanged | Significantly improved |
| Tracking Stability | Improved by weight | Additionally optimized by resonance control |
| Contact with Turntable Spindle | Direct contact (transmission possible) | Decoupled by centering sleeve |
| Centering | Standard bore | Optimized for various spindle diameters (7.2 / 7.3 mm) |
| Sound Character | Hardly changed | Calmer, more relaxed, fewer artifacts |
Conclusion: While a classic record weight merely works by mass, the 3S Floatweight 400 specifically reduces disruptive resonances and elevates sound quality to a significantly higher level.
Technical data
Technical Specifications
| Product | 3S Floatweight 400 |
| Manufacturer | Lehmann Audio |
| Application | Turntables / Vinyl Playback |
| Operating Principle | Resonance absorption through multi-layer construction |
| Internal Structure | 7 layers (incl. 2 cascaded 3S fabric discs) |
| Centering | With removable centering sleeve |
| Centering Sleeve Inner Diameter | 7.2 mm / 7.3 mm (usable on both sides) |
| Spindle Contact | No direct contact with the spindle (decoupled) |
| Effect | Reduction of resonances and micro-vibrations |
| Scope of Delivery | Floatweight 400 in a high-quality wooden box |
