jcmusic Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Anyone here using a record clamp? What kind ? Are they worth the trouble? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBryan Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Jay, The last 2 TTs I've had came with a record clamp. I think it makes a big difference. The clamp seals the record to the platter thus increasing the damping for a more stable and controlled tracking resulting in a cleaner, more detailed sound and a quieter background. Its easy to check by thumping the record before and after using a clamp. With the clamp (or weight) in place, the thump should sound more like a solid thud than without. If the record isn't properly secured to the platter, you'll lose any benefit of the damped platter (aside form inertia). Have fun, Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBryan Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Anyone here using a record clamp? What kind ? Are they worth the trouble? Jay If your spindle is threaded, its really no problem at all to screw down the clamp and only takes a few seconds. There are also lock down clamps and weights that are just as easy to use although I haven't tried either. Don't forget to remove the spacer if you're going to play a 200g record. -Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I use a black rubber washer about 1/4" thick 1.25" wide, pressed down on the spindle, its tight and works great, 5 cents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 There are good and there are bad record clamps. The bad ones often add resonace that is picked up by the cartridge. I have bad experience with the Michell clamp. It does the job of holding the record down but you lose focus on the music. I really like the cheap, Audio Technica clamo and the Micro Seiki clamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 OK what in your opinion would be to much weight? as far as a weighted clamp goes? Any idea how much one weights? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 OK what in your opinion would be to much weight? as far as a weighted clamp goes? Any idea how much one weights? Jay To much weight will depend a lot on your platter bearing. If your table was built to handle a heavy platter or not. Then you also must understand the difference in a clamp and weight. They accomplish the same thing in two different ways. One using clamping force to hold the vinyl tight against the platter and the other using the force of the weight. Check out this thread over on Audiokarma: Turntable Clamp Repository Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 OK what in your opinion would be to much weight? as far as a weighted clamp goes? Any idea how much one weights?Take a look at this thread: http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/thread/704263.aspx. I've only experienced the Basis clamp, which weighs about 10 oz. The weight is probably the smaller part of its action -- mostly, it cinches down the record, flattening it and holding it against the platter. Edit: FYI, the Basis clamp is $300 new, often $100-$150 used. lc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 FYI: I use the HRS Analog Disk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 WWeb, I always dig seeing that orange vinyl on your totally cool looking set up. That close up might be the best yet! Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 OK guys what I am trying to do here is hold the record flat to the platter. As I noticed some of the records are a little warped. I am not wanting to break the bank here. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 OK guys what I am trying to do here is hold the record flat to the platter. As I noticed some of the records are a little warped. I am not wanting to break the bank here. Jay If you want something simple and your spindle is not threaded, then the Clearaudio Clever Clamp may be your most economical path. It just presses over your spindle. Friction holds it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Then there is the Pickering Red Button clamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Thanks Web, do you have a preference in these two? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Thanks Web, do you have a preference in these two? Jay While I like the Clever Clamp, I think the Pickering's method of holding the spindle will hold up better over time. They are both around $30-$35 around the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Web, thanks my man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 The Basis clamp seems to be the most expensive of those mentioned here, $300 new, and is made to fit Basis spindles which makes me wonder how well it fits other spindles. The undercut design flattens records onto the platter when it's cinched down, which works quite well on record warps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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