{"product_id":"audio-technica-at628a-stainless-steel-disc-stabiliser","title":"Audio-Technica - AT628a - Stainless Steel Disc Stabiliser","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:271;166-436\"\u003ePrecision-machined stainless steel. 450g of resonance-reducing mass. Two recessed inner rings for warped records. The Audio-Technica AT628a disc stabiliser holds your records firmly in place — for quieter backgrounds, improved tracking, and better sound from every spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:51;472-522\"\u003eThe Upgrade Your Records Have Been Waiting For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:455;524-978\"\u003eEvery record you own has a relationship with your turntable platter — and like any relationship, the quality of that connection matters. A record that sits loosely on the spindle, lifts slightly at the edges, or resonates freely during playback is not being read at its best. The Audio-Technica AT628a Stainless Steel Disc Stabiliser changes that, bringing a reassuring 450 grams of precision-machined mass to bear on the problem with elegant simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:400;980-1379\"\u003ePlaced over the turntable spindle before play begins, the AT628a holds your record firmly against the platter surface — coupling the two together, dampening resonance, and allowing the stylus to trace the groove with greater consistency and control. The result is an audible improvement in background silence, detail retrieval, and overall musical coherence that belies the simplicity of the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:119;1381-1499\"\u003eIt is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available in vinyl playback, and one of the most immediately satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:39;1501-1539\"\u003ePrecision-Machined Stainless Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:428;1541-1968\"\u003eThe AT628a is not a mass-market accessory. It is a precision-machined component, crafted from stainless steel and finished to a standard that reflects Audio-Technica's decades of manufacturing expertise. Its weight — 450 grams — is carefully considered: heavy enough to couple record to platter effectively and damp resonance, while remaining manageable and safe for use with the vast majority of turntable motors and bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:203;1970-2172\"\u003eThe result is a stabiliser that looks as serious as it performs — a solid, weighty object that adds a sense of ceremony to the act of putting a record on, as much as it improves the sound of playing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:52;2174-2225\"\u003eTwo Recessed Inner Rings for Real-World Records\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:319;2227-2545\"\u003eVinyl records are not always perfectly flat. Records pressed decades ago, stored imperfectly, or simply subject to the minor variations of the manufacturing process often exhibit a slight bulge near the spindle hole — a characteristic that can cause a standard stabiliser to rock or sit unevenly on the record surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"31:1-31:365;2547-2911\"\u003eThe AT628a addresses this directly. Two recessed inner rings on the underside of the stabiliser accommodate records that bulge slightly near the spindle hole, ensuring the stabiliser sits flush and applies even pressure across the record surface regardless of minor pressing variations. A thoughtful engineering detail that makes a real difference in everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:23;2913-2935\"\u003eWide Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:299;2937-3235\"\u003eThe AT628a fits spindles up to 21mm in length and is compatible with a wide variety of turntables, including most Audio-Technica step-up and premium models. Its ergonomic profile makes it easy to grip and lift — a practical consideration for a component that will be handled with every record play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:17;3242-3258\"\u003eFeature Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:47;3260-3306\"\u003e⚖️ 450g Precision-Machined Stainless Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"42:1-42:216;3307-3522\"\u003eSubstantial, carefully considered mass couples record to platter, dampens resonance, and ensures consistent stylus-to-groove contact — for a quieter background and more detailed, coherent playback from every record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"44:1-44:32;3524-3555\"\u003e💿 Two Recessed Inner Rings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"45:1-45:215;3556-3770\"\u003eEngineered to accommodate records that bulge slightly near the spindle hole — ensuring flush, even contact with the record surface regardless of minor pressing variations or age-related warping near the label area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"47:1-47:32;3772-3803\"\u003e🔩 Fits Spindles Up to 21mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"48:1-48:154;3804-3957\"\u003eCompatible with a wide range of turntables including most Audio-Technica step-up and premium models. Easy to grip and lift for comfortable, everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"50:1-50:37;3959-3995\"\u003e🎵 An Immediate, Audible Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"51:1-51:212;3996-4207\"\u003eOne of the most cost-effective and immediately satisfying upgrades available for any vinyl setup — reducing resonance, improving tracking consistency, and letting your stylus and cartridge perform at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"55:1-55:24;4214-4237\"\u003eEditorial Blockquote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"57:1-58:17;4239-4472\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Keep resonance to a minimum with the AT628a. This precision-machined stainless-steel disc stabiliser fits over the turntable spindle to hold records firmly in place, reducing resonance for improved sound quality.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Audio-Technica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"62:1-62:23;4479-4501\"\u003eAt-a-Glance Bullets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-72:16;4503-5060\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-64:50;4503-4552\"\u003ePrecision-machined stainless steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"65:1-65:78;4553-4630\"\u003eWeight: approx. 450g — optimised for resonance damping and platter coupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"66:1-66:83;4631-4713\"\u003eTwo recessed inner rings — accommodates records that bulge near the spindle hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"67:1-67:37;4714-4750\"\u003eFits spindles up to 21mm in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"68:1-68:105;4751-4855\"\u003eCompatible with a wide variety of turntables, including most Audio-Technica step-up and premium models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"69:1-69:53;4856-4908\"\u003eEasy to grip and lift for comfortable everyday use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"70:1-70:73;4909-4981\"\u003eReduces resonance for improved background silence and detail retrieval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"71:1-71:63;4982-5044\"\u003eImproves stylus-to-groove consistency and tracking stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"72:1-72:16;5045-5060\"\u003eRRP: A$149.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"76:1-76:27;5067-5093\"\u003eFinish \/ Colour Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"78:1-78:18;5095-5112\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"78:1-78:18;5095-5112\"\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"82:1-82:18;5119-5136\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\" data-sourcepos=\"84:1-92:27;5138-5542\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDisc Stabiliser \/ Record Clamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePrecision-machined stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eApprox. 450g (15.9 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMaximum Spindle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e21mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eInner Ring Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTwo recessed rings (accommodates spindle-area bulge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWide range of turntables including most Audio-Technica step-up and premium models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePrice (AUD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eA$149.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"96:1-96:17;5549-5565\"\u003eClosing Quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"98:1-98:203;5567-5769\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Simple. Heavy. Effective. The Audio-Technica AT628a is one of the most immediately satisfying upgrades you can make to any vinyl setup — and one that your records will thank you for with every play.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45154496348275,"sku":"AT628a","price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2109\/2929\/files\/Audio-Technica-AT628a-Stainless-Steel-Disc-Stabiliser-australia.webp?v=1783155300","url":"https:\/\/www.theaudiotailor.com.au\/products\/audio-technica-at628a-stainless-steel-disc-stabiliser","provider":"The Audio Tailor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}