Perimeter Ring Clamps: Yay?, Nay?, Sources??

Elliott, Not that I want to talk you into using a peripheral ring, but what was it about Twoleftears' reference that turned you off so thoroughly to the whole idea of a peripheral ring?  It turned me off to "Wayne's Audio", more than anything else. Anyway, good decision even if for puzzling reasons.

@elliottbnewcombjr 

I really have no dog in this fight, but I think you're making a mistake.

As you can see if you follow the entire thread that you were referred to to the end, I found audiofool1982's post to be problematic. Have a look there.  There is no way that he could have mounted the ring properly and then have it move in the manner described.  Also if he found a "small dent on the inside of the ring" that he did not place there himself, he would/should  have returned it immediately.  The inside of the ring must be perfect if it is to work correctly!  Because I find this description to lack credibility I really don't believe anything audiofool1982 has to say.  I am certain that we don't have the whole story.

Wayne has been in business for a long time and has sold a lot of rings. Making them requires considerable skill.  His record on Audiogon is unblemished with 174 feedbacks, 100% positive.  A similarly good record at ebay with hundreds of feedbacks. Over time I have recommended Wayne, even though I use a different ring.  And the reason is that Wayne sells rings for about half the price of anyone else.  No one has expressed any disappointment.

A ring was a great addition to my analog rig.  

You are much better off with a good firm mat and a reflex clamp. 

My hand was damaged in an auto accident, I don't have the greatest dexterity to perfectly center it every time, or stand watching to see if properly centered, or extreme caution with stylus drops.

I drop close to the outer edge, gives me time to get back, sit, lift beer glass to ear!, sounds annoying, keep it where ...

Fact is: I thought I would get many who said:, oh hell yes, better sound, do it, do it do it.

Instead, most mentioned warps, not my concern.

I have a VPI with center weight and peripheral clamp......none of my 100's of records experience warp problems