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VPI Record Clamps

To make a long story short my 1 piece record clamp threaded out on me, so I bought the new one with the stainless knob. Then I noticed in a Music Direct catalog Black Diamond Racing has come out with a carbon fiber clamp for $300. The guy at Music Direct talked mt into it. I tell you this thing kicks butt. If you're looking for a new clamp to replace the cheap plastic clamp that comes with the Scout or just looking for an upgrade I'd check it out. It sounds fantastic on my '19 MK IV.
alephman
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I have VPI TNT and bought the same clamp--for the exact same reason. The pin popped out of the old one and while I was able to fix it, it did a second and third time and was a real pain to fix. So I bought the BDR and really like it.
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jmcgrogan2
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Thanks for the tip, I'll have to check it out.
How would you say it compares sonically to the one with the stainless knob?
That's the one I'm currently using.
Any real sonic differences? Or it's just more fun to play with?
You say it kicks butt, can you be a little more specific?

Thanks,
John
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I wouldn't quite go so far to say it kicks butt, but the difference was more than just noticable. I think the carbon fiber just damps the record better. It just sounded quieter and a bit more refined in the lower frequencies.
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