Record Clamps

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I wouldn't worry too much, do and use what works and sound best! Two tables I use mats and weights but no outer ring.....the third table I use weights and outer ring but no mat.....

[turntable]

I also use the Furatech Monza. tightens up the bass nicely. In my system I generally prefer no weight to maintain upper air and life in the music.

[ehoove]

Originally Posted by A/V Solutions

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?

The Bren 1 is around 400 gr. or just over 14 oz. and I was able to adjust the suspension (Linn Springs) with no problem. However the Thorens stabilizer at 5 oz. more weight was not optimum with the TD160 or TD150 (Thorens Springs), but works fine with the TD126 which has a lighter arm on it..
Regards,
Jim

[Josquin des Prez]

I'll revive this thread rather than start a new one...

What do the Rega crowd think of using record clamps? I have an RP3 with the TT-PSU. I've been told that Rega say not to use one. OTOH, Roy Gandy says not to clean records either, and I think that's B.S. and have heard how much better they sound clean vs. dirty.

Anyway, I have some records that are slightly bowed and I can see them off the mat when playing. I wonder what that does for the sound. Sometimes, I get some interaction between my Rega and my REL sub, and wonder if a clamp might help...or make it worse.

Finally, I have the Groovetracer Reference Subplatter upgrade on my RP3, which has a somewhat taller spindle than the Rega one. If I try the JA MItchell clamp, do I still need the special one for Rega, or the standard one?

[aarsoe]

I use both the Michell clamp for my GyroDec SE and the one for my Pro-ject. I have however consistently found that if the pressure is to high the sound quality goes down and the LP will also warp upwards so that means VTA is compromised..

[Josquin des Prez]

Well, since none of the Rega people have anything to say on this I am going to save my money and pass on a clamp, assuming it's not really going to do much or anything for my RP3.

[Face]

I'm using a JA Rega clamp with the groove tracer without an issue.

[Josquin des Prez]

Originally Posted by Face

I'm using a JA Rega clamp with the groove tracer without an issue.

And what benefit, if any, is it giving you?

[Face]

Without using a mat, it locks the record in place and helps flatten it.

[f1 fan]

Race...I've like a weight compared to the clamp type for the Rega, can't go too heavy though due to the motor and bearings. This said, I change records on the fly so having a weight/clamp device one usually has to stop the tt. Rega recommends not to use one but Herbies Audio Lab makes a couple and I use his mat on the P25 with no problems just great sound.

Dave