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    Quote Originally Posted by synsei View Post
    Indeed, I came across the Clever Clamp a while back when I was looking for a clamp for my TD160 but I just couldn't bring myself to buy one, it looks like something you might find in a pound shop
    Lol - good job then it was given to me as a gift! Seriously, I know where you're coming from, but used in conjunction with the Harmonicer, it just 'works'

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mains Cables R Us View Post
    It had the vantage platter on chief with NO mat, just vinyl direct onto copper, am I alone in thinking mats are not needed here?
    Nope - After mucho mat swapping I decided a while ago my Vantage platter sounded best with no mat (and no weight/clamp either).
    FWIW when Richard came up to fit it and the PCB upgrade he reckoned it was best with no mat or perhaps a single sheet of brown paper.

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    Quote Originally Posted by synsei View Post
    Just a quick mention for the Michell Record clamp, which is also made from Delrin. Have you tried one with the Harmonicer Marco? They may compliment one another
    There was one for sale in "private exhibitions", not sure if it is still available though!

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    Quote Originally Posted by guy View Post
    There was one for sale in "private exhibitions", not sure if it is still available though!
    Nope, his highness the Supreme Dalek needs it to conquer the Earth...

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    Yes, I've heard that they're quite popular with nipple-obsessed daleks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Grand Wazoo View Post
    Yes, I've heard that they're quite popular with nipple-obsessed daleks!



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    Hey-hey!

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    well they do say all publicity is good publicity

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    Quote Originally Posted by worrasf View Post
    Nope - After mucho mat swapping I decided a while ago my Vantage platter sounded best with no mat (and no weight/clamp either).
    FWIW when Richard came up to fit it and the PCB upgrade he reckoned it was best with no mat or perhaps a single sheet of brown paper.


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