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Best, or ideal record clamp

Record clamps seem to be an obvious benefit in the process of playing records. Do record clamps work with every turntable? Are there certain clamps specific to brand A or B turntable because they work better with these brands? What is considered to be an excellent after market record clamp? I was recently told the HR record clamp is a good one to purchase. If so, what are the differences? Any advice is welcome. I own 2 turntables. One is a Brinkman, the other a Thorens TD124.
frontier1
elevick
2,636 posts
 
It took me 10 seconds to realize the benefits of a clamp. Even though screw on clamps are amazing, they are a pain. Lever clamps are much easier.
Be careful on clamp height. Some will prevent you from closing your dust cover.
musicfile
341 posts
 
Larry's products are stellar and he's a great guy to deal with

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He's also local which is an added bonus
stiltskin
499 posts
 
Do record clamps work with every turn table?....No

I would say many would benefit from a centre weight and or even a platter mat especially light weight platter design.
Experiment and listen.

Stanwal I agree with your friend with the Raven table, no mat or centre weight.
These table's really come to life with a "good" isolation platform.
frontier1 OP
42 posts
 
Thank you for the informative responses. Now that someone has brought up the isolation platform, what is a cost effective platform to do the job? I'm using a granite piece which is definitely not perfect. Some say a good chunk of maple will do the trick adequately.
stiltskin
499 posts
 
A cost effective platform that does the job.

One source is Galibier Design, somewhere on this web site is detailed information on building a sand box isolation platform.
I built one a few years ago, it's good.
Then there is Silent Running Audio, Minus-K ect.
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