Perimeter Ring Clamps: Yay?, Nay?, Sources??

A "yay" from me.

I use an old TTW ring that weighs about 2.5 lbs. and would not be without it. It resolves any warp in a record (and more have a slight warp than is thought). It also adds flywheel to the platter which helps with speed stability and therefore SQ. By this time I place it down quickly without thinking about it. Though I use it on an old VPI platter that could take more weight, it is enough and, at 2.5 lbs, likely not too heavy for many other platters.

One must then just be a bit careful about placing the stylus. You don’t want it running into the ring. I have modified my arm rest to place the stylus perfectly. Solves the issue.

@elliottbnewcombjr 

I really have no dog in this fight, but I think you're making a mistake.

As you can see if you follow the entire thread that you were referred to to the end, I found audiofool1982's post to be problematic. Have a look there.  There is no way that he could have mounted the ring properly and then have it move in the manner described.  Also if he found a "small dent on the inside of the ring" that he did not place there himself, he would/should  have returned it immediately.  The inside of the ring must be perfect if it is to work correctly!  Because I find this description to lack credibility I really don't believe anything audiofool1982 has to say.  I am certain that we don't have the whole story.

Wayne has been in business for a long time and has sold a lot of rings. Making them requires considerable skill.  His record on Audiogon is unblemished with 174 feedbacks, 100% positive.  A similarly good record at ebay with hundreds of feedbacks. Over time I have recommended Wayne, even though I use a different ring.  And the reason is that Wayne sells rings for about half the price of anyone else.  No one has expressed any disappointment.

A ring was a great addition to my analog rig.  

Many years ago when I came to understand the benefits of a peripheral ring, I was also worried about making a small mistake in placing the stylus on the record.  So I modified my set-up slightly and the stylus goes down perfectly each time.  I can do it blindfolded.

Though it is set for a VPI arm and you can see it here, I'm sure it can be adapted to any arm that uses an arm rest to lower the stylus.  As I say in the post, I would use this even if I had no peripheral ring.

High quality stainless steel is not magnetic at all.  Cheap stainless steel usually is.