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VPI Aries 3 - Funk Firm 3mm Acromat

I am thinking of adding a 3mm Achromat to my VPI Aries 3 TT. I have the super platter with the screw clamp and peripheral ring clamp. I was thinking of replacing the screw clamp and ring clamp. Instead, I was thinking of using a 3mm Achromat and a heavy HRS record puck.

I was wondering if anyone has any experience or opinions on this move? 

Does anyone know how many turns on the VTA tower would equal the extra 3mm thickness of the Achromat?

VPI Aries 3, 10.5i arm, Super Platter, Peripheral ring, Single Flywheel Motor, SDS, Lyra Delos
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slaw
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Using a clamp... 

Think about it. One is really (super) mating the lp to the bearing.....which one is ultimately trying to decouple from. There is some dampening involved, but I've found that an effective mat, without any clamp/weight is a superior way to listen.
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slaw
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@pilrem,

I can't really comment on some of your equipment as I've never heard it. I will say this. I own a Classic 3 Sig SE and a Townshend Rock 7. Two completely different TT designs. They both sound better without any sort of weight or clamp and the Funk Firm 5mm mat.

This could change, but right now and for quite a while, this is how I've been enjoying music.
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