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VPI Classic platter - is center milled?

Is the vpi classic platter milled with a depression in the center? vpi recommends not using a mat, but my platter has a slight rise in the center.

With the provided ring clamp and gasket, vinyl stays 2 mm above platter with a lot of wobble. If I use the rubber mat, it seats the vinyl firmly.

Thanks for input.
abp689
brf
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Something is wrong. Just got confirmation from VPI that the Classic platter has NOT changed. The Classic platter continues to have a label recess and the platter is 100% flat.
abp689 OP
41 posts
 
BRF: who did you talk with at VPI?
brf
1,715 posts
 
BRF: who did you talk with at VPI?

Question:
Hello, has VPI redesigned their Classic platter? I read on a forum that the new Classic platter has a slightly raised centre and is meant to be used with a mat. Any details would be appreciated.

Aanswer:
It is the opposite, the center is depressed. You can place the record directly on the platter or use a mat.

Best regards,
Jack R
abp689 OP
41 posts
 
Brf: I just spoke with Jack at VPI. He stated that the center portion of the classic platter is raised (he went back and checked).

Maybe there is some confusion because some of vpi platters are recessed?
brf
1,715 posts
 
Interesting, 2 different answers from the same person. In his response to
me he indicated that the Classic platter has not changed, which would
indicate a recessed label. Could it be that he is answering your question
with the assumption that centre washer is being utilized in addition to a
screw down clamp? Having a raised centre does not make any sense.

Here is Jack's email confirmation.

On Jan 20, 2014, at 10:35 AM, VPI Sales
wrote:

That is correct.

Jack

To: VPI Sales
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 10:18 AM
Subject: Re: Classic Platter

Thanks Jack, so there has been no change to the Classic platter as mine
has the label recess and is completely flat.

From: VPI Sales
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 07:00:19 -0800 (PST)
ReplyTo: VPI Sales
Subject: Re: Classic Platter

It is the opposite, the center is depressed. You can place the record directly
on the platter or use a mat.

Best regards,
Jack Rubinson

To: "sales@vpiindustries.com"
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 9:53 AM
Subject: Classic Platter

Hello, has VPI redesigned their Classic platter? I read on a forum that the
new Classic platter has a slightly raised centre and is meant to be used
with a mat.

Any details would be appreciated.
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