Wayne's Audio Turntable Periphery Stabilizing Outer Ring

I did some research when I thought I might want one of these for my VPI and found out that many audiophiles who buy them wind up not using them because they get to be a PIA. Now that’s just what I found, you may not. Also. Haven’t heard great feedback on a some non OEM rigs and sellers. I’d do some research, and if you have a VPI it might be better to stay with an OEM ring so that it will fit properly. Just my 2 cents..

I’ve had two is Wayne’s heaviest weight rings — one for several years and would not buy again. I used with a Dr. Feickert Firebird TT. The TT has 3 motors for the platter. The improvement in sound is modest — if any. The ring is a hassle to mount —compared to the Clearaudio system. Over time, the rings themselves  warped — albeit modest. The Wayne’s rings are no bargain IMO. 

FWIW my VPI turntable came with a periphery ring and I have yet to use it. I am nervous about my cartridge getting accidentally hung up on it by my inattention. I run a fairly expensive cartridge so I will live with any warped albums. Luckily so far I do not have any bad warped albums. The worst one I sent back for a refund. 

You might try to borrow one before purchasing if it is an option.

I have the VPI periphery ring and use it on a few warped records that NEED it. It works perfectly but on the average record I don't use it.