The record weight alone does not do the job of the clamp. It is not a substitute.
There are alternate clamps out there if that's what you want to do. Do a search.
The very best solution for SQ is a ring weight + center weight. There are alternate center weights that should work as well as the VPI one. There are cheaper ring weights as well. I use one and it's fine. The peripheral weight and center weight also resolve any warped record issue.
There are alternate clamps out there if that's what you want to do. Do a search.
The very best solution for SQ is a ring weight + center weight. There are alternate center weights that should work as well as the VPI one. There are cheaper ring weights as well. I use one and it's fine. The peripheral weight and center weight also resolve any warped record issue.