If you are using the supplied small rubber ring (washer) that is recommended for use with the screw down clamp, remove it when using the heavy centerweight. I use the centerweight without the ring clamp because after borrowing it (the ring clamp) from my dealer I thought it only sounded better with 25% of the records. With most it just sounded dull.
TT Noob questions
1) I have a VPI Scoutmaster. I bought the stainless steel center weight thinking it would not only be a sonic improvement but convenient (not have to screw). However, with the stainless steel weight, the LP is not stable at the edges (you can easily press it down and make contact) whereas the screw-in stock clamp seems to be more stable. Does this matter? I think it sounds better with the stock clamp. Does the stainless weight really need the VPI edge/ring device to be useful?
2) When I finish playing an LP and take it off, as soon as the record is a few inches away, I hear a big static pop. Each additional record produces more pops (2 pops for 2nd LP, 3 for 3rd etc) as if I'm building up more and more static. Anyone experience this - is it indicative of something I should be aware of?
Thanks in advance; you guys have been extremely helpful in making a return to vinyl a rewarding experience.
Ian
2) When I finish playing an LP and take it off, as soon as the record is a few inches away, I hear a big static pop. Each additional record produces more pops (2 pops for 2nd LP, 3 for 3rd etc) as if I'm building up more and more static. Anyone experience this - is it indicative of something I should be aware of?
Thanks in advance; you guys have been extremely helpful in making a return to vinyl a rewarding experience.
Ian
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