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Nobsound STB-01 Record Weight and Turntable Disc Stabilizer Review

A 230g gold-plated zinc alloy record weight that presses LPs onto the platter to damp resonance and steady rotational speed. Available in gold or silver.

3.53.5 out of 5 starsUpdated October 14, 2026
$32.99Price checked October 14, 2026
Check price at Douk Audio
Nobsound STB-01 Record Weight and Turntable Disc Stabilizer

Our verdict

The Nobsound STB-01 is a simple, low-cost record clamp: 230g of gold-plated zinc alloy that sits on the LP and presses it down onto the platter. Douk Audio claims this damps resonance, steadies speed and sharpens the stereo image, though no measurements are quoted. At $32.99 it is an easy experiment for a turntable whose platter feels lively, provided your spindle is the standard 7mm and you are happy adding the weight.

Best for
Vinyl listeners who want to try a record weight to tame resonance and steady platter speed for around $33.
Skip if
Your turntable has an unusual spindle size, or you want a clamp with adjustment or levelling features.
Check price at Douk AudioHow we research

The Nobsound STB-01 is a record stabilizer or record weight for LP playback, priced at $32.99. It sits on the turntable spindle and presses the record down onto the platter while it spins, which is the traditional approach to controlling resonance and vibration in vinyl playback.

The body is zinc alloy with a gold-plated surface treatment, 80mm in diameter and 30mm tall, with a 7mm shaft hole for the spindle. It weighs 230g. Douk Audio lists its benefits as lowering the noise floor, stabilizing rotational speed, providing clearer signal retrieval and improving stereo image and focus, as well as helping when burning quality CDs from LPs. These are the manufacturer's qualitative claims; no measured figures are included in the listing.

Buyers choose between a gold and a silver finish, and the package contains the stabilizer and a packing box. It needs no power and no setup beyond centring it on the spindle, though the 7mm hole means it is worth confirming your turntable uses a standard spindle before ordering.

The store ships worldwide with free and expedited options, and shipping cost varies by country. Orders under 2kg travel by airmail (10-25 days) and over 2kg by DHL, UPS or FedEx (5-8 days); at 230g the STB-01 ships by airmail. Any import duties or customs charges are the customer's responsibility. All items come with a 30-day free return or full refund and a 1-year warranty, excluding orders placed by mistake, man-made damage or misuse, a subjective change of mind, and anything else outside the warranty terms.

What we liked

  • Adds 230g of mass to press the record flat against the platter
  • The maker claims it lowers the noise floor and stabilizes rotational speed by damping resonance
  • Also claimed to improve stereo image and focus, and to help when burning CDs from LPs
  • Gold-plated zinc alloy body, 80mm across, small enough to store beside the deck
  • Comes in a choice of gold or silver finishes

Worth noting

  • The spindle hole is 7mm, so check your turntable's spindle size before ordering
  • It is a passive weight with no moving parts; the listing lists no bubble level or other setup aid
  • The performance claims are qualitative and no measured figures are given

Questions before you buy

Will it fit my turntable?

It has a 7mm shaft hole, so it fits a standard turntable spindle. Check your deck's spindle diameter if you are unsure.

Does it need power or setup?

No. It is a passive zinc alloy weight; you simply place it over the spindle on top of the record.

Are there different finishes?

Yes, it is sold in a gold finish and a silver finish.

What is the return policy?

There is a 30-day free return or full refund and a 1-year warranty on all items. Exclusions are orders placed by mistake, man-made damage or misuse, a subjective change of mind, and anything outside the warranty terms.

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