Record Clamps ... Do these add any value?

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I am looking to get a Record Clamp to use on my turntable after reading some of the claims these improve the sound of vinyl. Does anyone have experience with record clamps and an opinion on whether or not I should spend around $100.00 AUD to get one landed in Australia 

This link shows the kind of thing I am looking at...
http://www.michell-engineering.co.uk/audio_accessories.html#clamp

Cheers,

Coops 

Edited by T.Rox - January 02 2009 at 22:13

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T.Rox Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 06 2004 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 9455	Topic: Record Clamps ... Do these add any value? Posted: January 01 2009 at 01:47
	I am looking to get a Record Clamp to use on my turntable after reading some of the claims these improve the sound of vinyl. Does anyone have experience with record clamps and an opinion on whether or not I should spend around $100.00 AUD to get one landed in Australia This link shows the kind of thing I am looking at... http://www.michell-engineering.co.uk/audio_accessories.html#clamp Cheers, Coops Edited by T.Rox - January 02 2009 at 22:13
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mystic fred Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 13 2006 Location: Londinium Status: Offline Points: 4252	Posted: January 08 2009 at 01:17
	As a rule i wouldn't use a record clamp unless your turntable has been designed to include one, and only use the one the manufacturer recommends. The best upgrade any turntable can have is a firm base to sit on such as a wall mounted shelf, therefore isolating it from all kinds of interference, makes a big improvement. which turntable do you have? Edited by mystic fred - January 08 2009 at 01:18
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T.Rox Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 06 2004 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 9455	Posted: January 08 2009 at 19:32
	I have a Rega P1, and I have been looking at the Michell Engineering clamp that is specifically made for Rega turntables. The turntable sits on a reasonably solid cabinet, though I can appreciate the value of setting up a wall-mounted shelf.
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