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Best, or ideal record clamp

Record clamps seem to be an obvious benefit in the process of playing records. Do record clamps work with every turntable? Are there certain clamps specific to brand A or B turntable because they work better with these brands? What is considered to be an excellent after market record clamp? I was recently told the HR record clamp is a good one to purchase. If so, what are the differences? Any advice is welcome. I own 2 turntables. One is a Brinkman, the other a Thorens TD124.
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stiltskin
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Do record clamps work with every turn table?....No

I would say many would benefit from a centre weight and or even a platter mat especially light weight platter design.
Experiment and listen.

Stanwal I agree with your friend with the Raven table, no mat or centre weight.
These table's really come to life with a "good" isolation platform.
stiltskin
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A cost effective platform that does the job.

One source is Galibier Design, somewhere on this web site is detailed information on building a sand box isolation platform.
I built one a few years ago, it's good.
Then there is Silent Running Audio, Minus-K ect.
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