VPI TNT record clamp

Dopogue, I take that when you use the Boston mat you don't use a clamp. Can you use a clamp or is it designed to use without one.
Thanks

I own the TNT 3.5 that was originally equipped with the VPI solid delrin clamp. A couple of years ago, I bought the heavier VPI stainless steel and delrin clamp. In my system, the new VPI clamp brought about noticeably tighter and more solid sounding bass. I have no personal experience with the BDR or Shun Mook clamp. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has compared these clamps with the stainless steel and delrin VPI clamp.

Loki1957, I think the Boston Audio Mat was designed to be used without a clamp, and that's the way I use it. However, it's hard to tell from the literature and I wouldn't be surprised if the Boston Audio folks recognized that some people will use a clamp, come hell or high water, and see no benefit in alienating them. As a former clamp fan, I can fully understand this. Dave