Why don't you e-mail the guy I'm getting the clamp from? He could have more.
Clamp or weight for Technics Direct Drive?
I'm experimenting these days with a Technics SP-15 on the nice heavy Technics SH-15B2 plinth. Right now I'm running a Denon 103R in an Audio-Technica ATP-12T, and so far I like what I hear.
I'm wondering about using something to stabilize the records. I've generally used a clamp in the past, but the SP-15 has a very short spindle, and the collet on my Michell clamp doesn't reach down far enough to grab it. Is there an inexpensive clamp that would work? I could put a thinner mat on the platter, but the Technics OEM rubber mat is nice and does a great job of damping the alloy platter.
Would a record weight be preferable to a clamp? Seems like the Technics has at least some similarities to the heavier non-suspended tables that use a weight. Just not sure if the bearing in the SP-15 is stout enough to take the extra pressure.
If anyone is using a clamp or weight with their SP-10, 15, 25 or SL1200, I'd love to hear about your experience.
David
I'm wondering about using something to stabilize the records. I've generally used a clamp in the past, but the SP-15 has a very short spindle, and the collet on my Michell clamp doesn't reach down far enough to grab it. Is there an inexpensive clamp that would work? I could put a thinner mat on the platter, but the Technics OEM rubber mat is nice and does a great job of damping the alloy platter.
Would a record weight be preferable to a clamp? Seems like the Technics has at least some similarities to the heavier non-suspended tables that use a weight. Just not sure if the bearing in the SP-15 is stout enough to take the extra pressure.
If anyone is using a clamp or weight with their SP-10, 15, 25 or SL1200, I'd love to hear about your experience.
David
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My JA Michel record clamp wore out yesterday morning. I had been looking at the HRS clamp but it looks way too heavy for a 1200. Fortunately I found this NOS clamp this morning: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=220105797204&rd=1&rd=1 Looks like it was designed with DD decks in mind. *** |