Looking for input on record clamps.

I would go for the BASIS clamp or the Vintage Orsonic

You might want to ask the manufacturer what other clamps they recommend.
(Some tables are not setup for using a really heavy clamp.)

FYI, I use a Basis turntable myself, and really like the Basis clamp.

Siddh, are you asking what clamp would replace the Walker Proscenium factory clamp and sound better on a Walker?

If that's the question the answer is, NONE.

The only clamp I've heard that competes is the Harmonic Resolution Technology damper and the TT Weights SuperClamp Signature 580 Gram.

The TT SuperClamp and Walker are very close to each other with the Walker being better in bass control and TT Weights slightly better on extreme top. TT Weights are sold here at Audiogon and their web site. I think the one I bought was about $130.00 or so. They have one that's newer and more expensive (about $150.00) that I have not heard yet.

Hi All,

Thanks for your input. Albert, have you had the opportunity to audition the Shun Mook or Harmonix? Very, very pricey...justified? Has piqued my interest. With the Walker clamp, did you clamp securely or let the weight itself determine the pressure?

Thanks, steve

Steve,

I have not had the pleasure of hearing the Shun Mook or Harmonix in my system. I would love to but last I looked you could buy a nice used turntable for what those clamps sell for :^).

With my Walker table and my current Technics I usually pressed down pretty good on the Walker clamp before tightening. That effectively applies several pounds of force to the LP but does not load the bearing more than static weight of the clamp itself.

With the Walker the lead washer that Lloyd suggests is a MUST. With the Technics and other tables it depends on the mat. With the Funk Firm mat the lead washer works. With Micro Seiki CU-180 or TT Weights copper mat the lead washer is a no go (at least on my system).