ORIGIN LIVE GRAVITY-2 RECORD PUCK

ORIGIN LIVE “GRAVITY TWO”

At last a Turntable Record Weight which works as it should!

Many clamps flatten records successfully but have very mixed results on sound quality. Generally, your average heavy weight will pump up the bass but dull down the upper mid-band and cause a major limit to top end openness. There is a perceived softening of dynamics (even in the bass), a slowing down of the sound and the decay of notes suffers.

For 25 years or so we’ve tested turntable record weight designs (both ours and 3rd parties) and never came across a weight or clamp which enhanced sound quality without detriment to crucial aspects of the performance. Then one year we were sharing a room at the Indulgence show with the importer of the Shun Mook record weight. To my astonishment, this actually worked and enhanced everything in the music with no downside. The only problem was that it cost £2000.

This experience got us thinking and after some interesting design experiences with previously untested materials we thought it worth trying again. This produced the Gravity One. Building on the success of the Gravity One, we kept experimenting with the design of our record weight. This produced the Gravity Two.

We’re thrilled to unveil the Gravity Two, a masterful re-imagination of our acclaimed record weight, engineered from the ground up to elevate your turntables performance. Made for audiophiles who, like us, demand uncompromising sound quality. The Gravity Two delivers enhanced bass depth, impeccable separation, and a midrange that’s richer and clearer. All while maintaining the lightweight brilliance of its predecessor.

Our mission was clear: to create a record weight that preserves the featherlight design of the Gravity One, amplifies its sonic benefits, and rivals the bass extension of heavier weights without sacrificing midrange detail or high-frequency openness, as heavier weights invariably do. As you’d expect, carrying this out wasn’t simple, but after countless prototypes and rigorous A/B testing, the Gravity Two has emerged as a triumph.

Precision Engineering for Unparalleled Sound

The Gravity Two’s outer shell is crafted from a meticulously selected anti-resonant polymer (distinctly not Delrin) chosen for its superior damping properties. Structural ridges enhance the rigidity. This breakthrough enabled us to explore more advanced internal components, unlocking new aspects of performance.

Lightweight metallic elements dissipate vibrational energy. These work in harmony with layers of wood, composites, and advanced polymers, each rigorously selected for their influence on performance. Each material is carefully tuned to enhance your vinyl’s sound while preserving the delicate nuances that heavier weights obscure. The result? A record weight that redefines clarity, focus, and musicality.

The Gravity Two transforms your listening experience with:

Enhanced Focus and Presence: Every musical element gains substance and body, creating a more immersive soundstage.

Lifelike Vocals: Harshness and brightness present at times in the music are reduced, leaving vocals that flow with natural warmth and precision. Until you have heard this effect, one thinks that harsh edges are in the recording but this is the effect of resonance.

Dynamic Bass: Experience deeper, more controlled bass with lifelike extension and decay, free from compression.

Refined Soundstage: Musical elements are precisely placed against a silent, black background, eliminating the haze of lesser weights.

Unlike traditional record weights that boost bass at the expense of midrange detail and treble openness, the Gravity Two builds on the legacy of the Gravity One. It delivers exceptional bass extension, razor-sharp focus, and a richer, more substantial midrange, revealing details and vitality in your vinyl that you’ve never heard before.

Record Weight Specifications:

Dimensions: 70mm diameter x 25mm height
Weight: 67 grams
Fits over spindles between 5mm to 40mm height (where height is measured between top of record and very top of spindle)

Possible objections:

My deck will be different to the one you tested the clamp on so there is there any guarantee of improvement?

This a valid concern, however a record clamp is primarily in contact with the record rather than your deck. Although the deck will affect the vibration of the record, the effect of exerting control from the topside of the record is different. To test this point we tried the clamp on:

Solid platters

Platters topped with felt mats

Suspended decks

Non suspended decks

In all cases the improvements of the record weight were the same as listed above.

The record weight is actually a very low mass under 70 grams and will not upset suspended turntables.

 

GRAVITY ONE REVIEWS

“This upgrade could be roughly compared to doubling the cost of any component in your stereo system.” Read More – Full Review >
10 Audio, 2020

“…the Gravity One is all about noise reduction, adding discipline to all frequencies, opening up the soundstage, infusing it with air, detail and clarity. As I say, I thought my own hi-fi had reached a state of perfection. Perfection in its price range maybe, but within those limits yes, perfection. Then the Origin Live Gravity One toddled along and proved me wrong. I was very happy to be put in my place by this little accessory. And no, Origin Live, you can’t have it back. Now I’ve heard what this thing does…” Read More > Full Review
Paul Rigby, The Audiophile Man, 2020

“With the Gravity One, there is an unmistakable cleaning up of the pounding lower frequencies, which sound punchier, tighter and extended deeper than normal.” Hi-Fi Choice, February 2021 Read the full review >

“To sum it up, I would say that the Gravity allows the air around vocals and instruments to illuminate the musician’s skills, and as an added bonus it digs the depths of bass allowing the listener to hear the character of both the instrument and player.

A truly exciting and excellently produced accessory that I would not be without.” Read More Owner Comments >
Jeff King

“It’s a big thumbs up on the record weight! There’s certainly no smoke and mirrors, it just does what it says on the tin, you always deliver on your promises at Origin Live.” Read More Owner Comments >
Paul Carter

“…your record clamp works well and I’ve used/heard many, this one improves all aspects the others masked/muddled some area of the vinyl and I stopped using them till now.” Read More Owner Comments >
Ron Mills

“…It will give a totally new and fresh insight into what was originally recorded so much so that recordings you thought you knew, you didn’t know at all” Read the full review >
Tony Sharman (Reviewer for Hi-Fi Magazines)