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Firebottle
03-02-2016, 18:36
Super SPPV as well.

Pack of large steel washers 40mm dia. with 8mm centre hole. Wicks £2.29
Spare 30mm dia. aluminum control knob. Spares box.
Super glue. Pound shop (other outlets are available).

Weight 150g.

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt97/Paramotorpilot/P1050306.jpg
Marco
03-02-2016, 21:31
Lol, Alan... Has this been spurred on after your recent 'discovery'? ;)

Have you tried it - if so, is it effective? :)

Marco.
walpurgis
03-02-2016, 21:57
Here's my 'lightweight' example. It works very well.

http://i66.tinypic.com/2q2ffvm.jpg
struth
03-02-2016, 21:59
I like a furry one ;)
Bigman80
03-02-2016, 23:39
Lol. I love it Alan. Absolute genius !!!!
Firebottle
04-02-2016, 06:28
Lol, Alan... Has this been spurred on after your recent 'discovery'? ;)

Have you tried it - if so, is it effective? :)

Marco.

Yes but I haven't tried it yet. I tried the clamp plate from my RCM which is nearly 500g and that seemed to tighten up the bass a little.
Will try the lightweight today.
Marco
08-02-2016, 23:34
:popcorn: :popcorn:

;)

Marco.
YNWaN
09-02-2016, 10:18
You have a light weight record clamp don't you Marco?
Zoidburg
09-02-2016, 10:28
I'm liking the cost of your effort Alan!

I've recently purchased an SRM record clamp, I've only used it sporadically so far and certainly not done any back to back comparisons so its a bit too early to come to any conclusions on it yet.
Firebottle
09-02-2016, 11:11
Haven't really noticed any difference with the weight on or off. Will do some more listening with a 'helper' to place it on and off.

No doubt any sonic benefit, or otherwise, is going to be very much dependent on the TT mat, I am using a Sony rubber mat with large 'sprung' dimples.

:)
cyclopse
09-02-2016, 13:33
Haven't really noticed any difference with the weight on or off. Will do some more listening with a 'helper' to place it on and off.

No doubt any sonic benefit, or otherwise, is going to be very much dependent on the TT mat, I am using a Sony rubber mat with large 'sprung' dimples.

:)

I use the same Sony mat. One of the best with those air pods. Record is 'floating' on air. Had to buy a second hand ES turntable to get one.