I prefer
Michell Engineering Record Clamp, because it attaches to the pin
Weight, Clamp or stabilizer?
I have a vintage Pioneer PL-560 Direct-Drive Automatic Turntable purchased around 1980.
https://www.vinylengine.com/library/pioneer/pl-560.shtml
I'm trying to get it to produce the best sound its capable of. I plan to order a set of SVS subwoofer feet to replace the worn feet (I have an SVS subwoofer and removed its feet and temporarily placed them on the TT base with good results). I read an article about TT tweaks. A few things they suggested were an upgraded mat, clamp and isolation feet. Thing is since the TT is a direct drive I don't know how much extra weight it can take (if any), and the spindle is about 7/8 inches tall so I don't know if that's enough for a clamp. The original rubber mat it came with is in great shape. Do I need to replace it, too? I'm willing to invest in tweaks to improve this turntable, but not interested in replacing it.
https://www.vinylengine.com/library/pioneer/pl-560.shtml
I'm trying to get it to produce the best sound its capable of. I plan to order a set of SVS subwoofer feet to replace the worn feet (I have an SVS subwoofer and removed its feet and temporarily placed them on the TT base with good results). I read an article about TT tweaks. A few things they suggested were an upgraded mat, clamp and isolation feet. Thing is since the TT is a direct drive I don't know how much extra weight it can take (if any), and the spindle is about 7/8 inches tall so I don't know if that's enough for a clamp. The original rubber mat it came with is in great shape. Do I need to replace it, too? I'm willing to invest in tweaks to improve this turntable, but not interested in replacing it.
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I found PL-560 feet here, for anyone else who was searching,
https://mnpctech.com/pc-computer-stereo-desktop-case-feet/technics-turntable-replacement-custom-feet/pioneer-pl-560-pl-540-pl-518-pl-516-pl-514-pl-512.html
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the best solution for older home is using wall mounted pedestal for your turntable, it will also buy you some space on your audio cabinet / shelf Google results, https://www.google.com/search?q=turntable+isolation+wall+mount&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS730US730&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiA-euMx4zjAhXMZc0KHSoZD3IQ_AUIESgC&biw=1920&bih=1089 |