VPI Scout Rubber Washer Issue

Autodexr

My last turntable was a VPI mk4 and it also had a washer.
I was told at the time (3 years ago) by VPI that the washer was NOT to be use with any 180 gram or 200 gram records. They are too thick and do not bend very easy. If tighted up too much you could crack the record around the hole, I have one it happened to. The washer is made for regular weight vinyl only.

Hevac1,

Thanks for the warning! I always thought the thicker records required too much force to flatten with the clamp and washer. Fortunately I have not cracked any thus far. It certainly would be nice if this information was published somewhere, like the TT manuals.

Have you tried the "no washer" test??

Geez I wish VPI would state that 180/200 g dont need a washer. Thanks for the input

I don't have that issue with my scoutmaster.