Record Clamps

[ehoove]

I use a Bren 1 on my TD160, and TD150. and a Thorens Stabilizer on my TD126. FWIW
Regards,
Jim

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by jprice

It is incredible to what extent some people go to in seeking perfection when playing LP's. I can't imagine anyone's ears being so well refined that they can tell a difference between different "good" clamps. Do you mark the records with the "correct" clamp information or do you just swap them out while playing until you find the right one - and how many different clamps do you try on each record before you decide?

I do recall that years ago there was a lady reviewer for TAS that took the time to adjust the VTA individually for every record she played. I suppose that after adjusting the VTA while listening, she marked the individual records with the setting information so she could repeat the correct setting the next time she played the record.

I guess I'm just in the "set it and forget it" school, and I only use one clamp - the sealing clamp for the vacuum on my Basis table, and a screw-down metal clamp on my VPI.

Julian : very good and funny post !
Life is too short for that !
BTW, I would never marry such a girl that marks each VTA setting for each record played. Can you imagine her in a bed ?

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by C220MC275

BTW, I would never marry such a girl that marks each VTA setting for each record played. Can you imagine her in a bed ?

Jérôme.......You don't have to marry her. . .

She could adjust my VTA and clamp my record any way she wants.

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Originally Posted by ehoove

I use a Bren 1 on my TD160, and TD150. and a Thorens Stabilizer on my TD126. FWIW
Regards,
Jim

I own a TD160 also but could never get the heavier weights to work.....I have to use one's in the 5-6oz. range or it keeps the suspension too much in a compressed state and find it sounds much better with a less loaded suspension. I replaced the suspension but still have the same issues with heavier weight...Do you find any problems with TD160 and the heavier weight?

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Originally Posted by jdandy

Jérôme.......You don't have to marry her. . .

She could clamp my record any way she wants.

Dan....is she the psychiatrist you recommended

[jdandy]

Jeff.......That's her! I wish I could afford weekly sessions, but I'm on the annual plan with no hope for recovery.

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Jeff.......That's her! I wish I could afford weekly sessions, but I'm on the annual plan with no hope for recovery.

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Originally Posted by jdandy

Jeff.......That's her! I wish I could afford weekly sessions, but I'm on the annual plan with no hope for recovery.

I'm affraid I'm in the same boat too....well, I better go change my clamp now

I have three clamps....a Basis reflex clamp (solid built like a fine piece of jewelry, like the way it twists into/out of locking position; sounds great on former Basis table and on current Atma-Sphere 208), a HRS Analog disc (easy to use and adds some weight to the sound), and my favorite that I still can't figure out why/how it works the Artemis Labs puck (tiny and light). Local hi-fi dealer had a blind test shoot out of a bunch of record clamps and this one won. It tightens the bass without adding any thickness, keeps things light and extended on top. I never thought a record clamp could make a difference -- my ears aren't that well trained and I could hear a difference. Sometimes I forget to put a clamp on (when I change sides of an album) and my ears tell me something is "off" and then I notice the clamp is missing.....go figure....

[sibelius]

I know this may be scandalous in audiophile circles, but while I own several clamps (HRS, TT Weights, Choir Audio) and outer rings (TT Weights), I generally don't use anything the majority of the time (provided the vinyl is flat and in good shape). I have the same issue with mats. I've tried several (Boston Audio Design carbon, Felt, cork) and most of the time don't use anything.