Record Stabilizer on a Suspension Table?


I have a Thorens TD-166 MkII with original Thorens arm. Although I am not adding to my vinyl collection, I do want to enjoy the LPs I already own, and would like to digitize them as well. Since many of my LPs are older, I thought a stabilizer or weight might help get the best results. Although the table is not on a high quality rack, the rack itself sits on my cement basement floor, so vibration control is less an issue than flattening out warped LPs.

My question is: How much wieght can I add the platter without negative affects on the speed, suspension and bearings? I was thinking of an inexpensive clamp like the Souther.

Also, I saw one record clamp that although lightweight (3 oz.), cautioned that "consideration" must be made when using the clamp with suspension 'tables. Why would a 3 oz. clamp be a problem?

Thanks in advance!
bondmanp
Dear Bondmap: I agree with Herman. I think that more that a weight type clamp what you need is a reflex one like the Sota that is light weight and you don't need to push in a heavy way.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
I've listen to a couple Rockport Sirius tables in my time and have never seen any type of record clamp. Some of the records have had slight warps and still been un-affected
Dear Pinestate: Rockport Sirius!!!!!!, here we are talking and trying to help Bondmap with his Thorens.

Anyway what you seen on the Sirius does not mean that a good clamp help to improve the quality sound reproduction even in a Rockport TT, no question about.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
I had a Thorens TD 160 Super before I bought my current Oracle MKV. Way before, like when they sold them new, and I didn't have enough money for an Oracle. I took the spindle out of my Thorens and brought it to a machine shop and had them machine the spindle to accept the threaded Oracle clamp. It was cool..

:-)