Record clamp

This is an interesting thread. Inexpensive, good value table with overkill cartridge being used.

As mentioned in earlier post, any clamp suggestions such as the Record Doctor Clamp may not work because of the Rega having a short spindle. 
I wonder if it is their way of discouraging aftermarket clamps?

If the tweak bug has overtaken you that much the Origin Live suggestion would work since it just rests on the spindle with no "clamping" actually being done, and does what its claimed to do.

At $250(shipping) or so, it's nearly 25% of the table. Not an issue at this point-It can go with the cart when you're ready for the table upgrade.

Just my opinion-It's a $900 table. Enjoy it as is. I wouldn't go any further until you have the best phonstage you can afford. Add ons/tweaks will not compare with the investment.

Arguably, you're trying to improve upon practical, economical get to work sedan into a sports car.

these gizmos, many varieties exist, are made to hold reels onto tape recorder spindles which are the same diameter as TT spindles.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/202881467837?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&...

simply press on, lift off, lightweight

some will work on a short spindle, some will need a longer spindle, check the shape of the bottom, these look good for short spindle.

others, less money, I just posted the 1st find for the idea.

lab bottle stoppers, drill a hole in something

https://www.google.com/search?q=rubber%20stopper%20chemistry&tbm=isch&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS949US9...
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I do not understand letting some of the vibration generated by the groove go anywhere than to the stylus/cartridge.

There used to be a company called EON Research that made "The Pod".  It was a lightweight, plastic 3-point clamp that worked pretty well on the short Rega spindle.

Then it was available from Ortofon and Pickering and I think a few others.

If you can find one, it might be worth a try?

https://www.vinylengine.com/library/eon-research/pod.shtml

I had a Rega Planar 3 back in the early 90’s.  I tried a few clamps and weights which were available at the time.  Didn’t really make a difference and I never felt comfortable with a clamp/weight on the very short record spindle. I believe there was a quarter inch to three eights inch  length of the exposed spindle for the weight and it scared the crap out of me.  I was using a Sumiko BP Special (the naked cartridge) and was never crazy about the sound of the combination.  I moved on to a VPI HW19 MK III  and used the Rega RB300 arm with the VPI. 

Still the best design, light and won’t cost an arm and a leg.

https://theguruchoice.com/record-players/best-record-clamp/#record-doctor-record-clamp

https://www.amazon.com/Record-Doctor-Clamp-Black/dp/B077YVJW1T

Cheers George