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Sorbothane record weight?

I have an older b&o rx2 turntable that I am not comfortable putting much weight on, the spindle will probably not work with a clamp, and the tone arm is not adjustable so I am not interested in adding a mat.  It occurred to me that maybe a "puck" that doesn't weigh much could be made out of layers of sorbothane sheets and used as a low mass "weight" to damp record vibrations.  I have googled and searched forums and haven't found any hint that anyone has tried this. 

Is this a really bad idea for some reason I cannot think of?  I am certainly no expert.

Steve
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uberwaltz
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OP
Now you have described the workings of your table and add into it the fact that the springs have compressed with age a little it makes more sense.

Certainly try the sorbothane and let us know the results.

Has2be, I was not aware that Mitchell made two distinct different clamps, mine is obviously the regular tall spindle variety.
However I am using the Record Doctor one majority of the time now as it is also a decent weight to boot so combines two functions in one and seems to sound a little better on my Garrard.
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uberwaltz
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Both Mitchell and Record Doctor make very simple and successful record clamps that really do push down and help flatten the edge.
Nothing new really however that's not really what the OP was asking.
But I have found that the Mitchell clamp requires more of a spindle standing proud of the album than the Record Doctor one does so at just $29.95 from Audio Advisor it might be worth a trial.
Also handily happens to weigh 350g....
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