Good turntables w/o record clamps

What are the decent turntables out there, used or new in the 2k - 3k range, that do not use or need record clamps?

gfto12-17-2007 5:11am

schipo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,268 posts 12-17-2007 at 09:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete why is it so important to have a TT that does not require the use of a record clamp. If it's because it is inconveniet? Than vinyl is not your bag.
dopogue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,773 posts 12-17-2007 at 01:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I found that tables "requiring" clamps could sound as good or better without them. Nothing to do with convenience or inconvenience. My old VPI TNT Mk. II had a threaded spindle, but sounded a bunch better with a Boston Audio Mat I (and no clamp) than with a $250 carbon fiber (BDR) clamp. For that matter, it sounded better with a Ringmat. It's worth trying ANY table clampless and see what you think, IMHO at least. Dave
rcprince Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,070 posts 12-17-2007 at 01:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Roksan Xerxes (at least the earlier ones) and Linn TTs don't use clamps. The Xerxes is a very fine table, even in its earliest versions.
stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,468 posts 12-17-2007 at 12:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rega sounds better with no clamp
jdodmead Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 257 posts 12-17-2007 at 12:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Nottingham turntables do not require clamps.