record clamp/weights useful or not? Any ideal weight?

[smangus]

Hi Folks

I'm toying with the idea of trying out a record clamp/weight, are they of any use at all? I have a Notts Analogue interspace SE so no issue with suspension etc.

What sort of difference should one make to sound etc?

I bought a 45 rpm adapter from this seller and it's nicely made so I thought I might try a weight from them but they have different weights on offer. The 45 adapter is nicely machined so I'm considering a weight too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/45-Record-...YAAOSwrblZmHiD

any comments welcome. cheers

[Dubster68]

I use mine mainly to hold records from slipping on my glass mat when I clean them before playing. I have not noticed any difference in sound quality on or off.

[paulf-2007]

I use mine mainly to hold records from slipping on my glass mat when I clean them before playing. I have not noticed any difference in sound quality on or off.

+1 I have a copper mat so use to stop slipping when cleaning. I did have a project weight that made no difference to sound whatsoever.

[smangus]

There was me hoping for an easy answer!

Ok, will rethink and maybe try a cheap one to see what happens. Will go for a weight not clamp though if I do.

Thanks

[Haselsh1]

I tried a couple of these out back in 2015. One was the screw on clamp type on a Pro-Ject and the other was just a heavy aluminium weight. I used the same Pro-Ject deck with the two different devices and the screw down clamp had by far the biggest impact on the sound in my system.

[Lerxst]

I used one years ago but I didn't notice much difference. It was heavy and it probably just helped wear some bearings out.

[smangus]

Ta muchly , any positive experiences out there or should I spend the money on vinyl?

[Bigman80]

Ta muchly , any positive experiences out there or should I spend the money on vinyl?

Just my 2p

I use mine on records that are either a bit lightweight or slightly warped. On 180g I dont bother. I found it to add a bit of focus and tighten the bass on some vinyl.

I recommend buying a cheap one, say £20 off eBay. If you don't like it or can't hear what I hear, it's only £20. If you like it, buy what you want!

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[smangus]

Ok cool

Considers drilling hole in doorstop....

[Macca]

Use anything to hand, it doesn't matter, although this being the hobby it is, if you want to spunk a couple of grand on one you can

I don't like them on the whole, they sort of improve some aspects and degrade others so it will always be a personal taste thing. Plus I worry about extra wear on the bearing, probably unnecessarily, but who knows?