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What record weight for Rega RP10

I have the RP10 and not sure whether the bearing on this table is even designed to work with or can accept the load of a record weight. I have a the ClearAudio clamp but can hear no discernible advantage with it, plus I am concerned about applying pressure to the bearing when using it. There so many record weights available and I am just a little cautious as I have called The Sound Organization but haven’t been able to reach anyone willing to provide an answer.

So has anyone with a Rega table found a record clamp that works well with your table? 
 

Thank you in advance 

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stringreen
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I wouldn't use a record weight on an RP10

elliottbnewcombjr
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These lightweight rubber pieces hold reels on tape decks. They fit a TT spindle. Seller says new. Note: the inside hole is 1/2" deep, is your spindle less than that when LP is on?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/285126702275?hash=item4262e034c3:g:iAQAAOSwjMFfq10h&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0POjXPgTRZ9oaZiRarkxRks%2F2JVqgiFIG86S%2Byd%2Fnmw0upewte7fOY18ABppOUTCVnQR1gAcc6rSocti9uZ39jvmsPdzZUvduiKI1Gwy%2BkxT0OtMb%2B%2FWMpDtzsgR%2BuVIGUKTa7IBaKWUXypXOJ3OkYQw0emrDfbTTIeZXoXG7QvIgYF1qwe00J89Pg%2FGQpmWO6s13dBrnki0GQerGGVc5XwoBa3dk2weO9MFI6x00qCduYQm97Y1NraWF4Yo7SUm2lmqfm4QfIPjsA3N7JPNtVk%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9S50IHVYg

IF you have a long spindle, these will work

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256176464886?hash=item3ba54ea3f6:g:I58AAOSwv0tVZq-v&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0GJtl2kASpFlQRXezzoa5ICBafEN%2FpAe2eKDWmquy7%2BM6nID05KCMybz2OU%2BiaiAU30kGZvhcrPJjbJZ1LyBgQsT5xAzpD%2BguKRVbkb2BQUGqy8Zq3dgdYOtZYYCVC8cWBAiJFRvZ4cRB5ayBMsWP0uTeEbGQM1ZGjCvWbyte20D0b5KHPeWDQJmW7mIyK7sLrdRYoDGKyOjo0%2BgvXkQxDMGPgqs%2FZpP9vcdCKeZHpNdD3v%2BoNGtdLX00U506w%2FkOFlAKdcU%2FXb4Hy7XDV%2FpN0o%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9S50IHVYg

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theo OP
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Elliotnewcombjr. Thank you for your suggestion, my spindle isn’t 1/2” without a record so the reel holder would not present an issue. Is this something that you are using and what table do you have?

Stringreen. I am curious as to your response. Can you explain why you wouldn’t recommend using a weight at all on the RP10? Is there something in the design or the type of bearing that brings you to this conclusion? Thank you for your response.

 

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glennewdick
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Rega spent a huge amount of time reducing weight and optimizing the table for light weight to reduce resonance. From my experience when you add weight you take away from sound quality. This goes for what the player is sitting on as well. you do not want to add mass to a Rega playback system. I also do not think the plater is optimized for a clamp or weight either, but if you NEED one use something, a light weight clamp over a weight.

We did an experiment with the rega table sitting on a hi mass shelf and a low mass shelf and it was very aperient that the light weight shelf was superior in all regards. this was a Rega balsa wood shelf that weighed very little.

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theo OP
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Glennewdick. Thank you for your response and I think what you describe is probably the best answer I have seen. As mentioned sound organization never gave me a response other than you shouldn't need one. Which I interpreted as Rega doesn't make and you won't need one till they do. A couple dealers really didn't answer the question directly except the one that sold me the Clearaudio clamp disc.

I think you answer tells me to move on and find something else to spend money on. Much appreciated!

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