Selecting the Right Turntable Clamp and or Weight System

 

Selecting the Right Turntable Clamp and or Weight System


The most common question is which clamp is Right for my Turntable? There are thousands of different types of Vintage and new Turntables in use today.

Typically both suspended and light duty tables should have no more than 1lb to 1.3 lb weight/clamp. In some cases a very light clamp system is the only solution without changing the suspension geometry of the table that is designed to support the weight of the platter (it may be heavy) but not a lot more. I have yet to see a table fail from a weight of 1lb like the TTWeight 1LB Aluminum and the other devices in this section.

Universal Use 45 RPM Record Adapter and Center Weight 

 2 - Medium Duty and Generally Non-Suspended Turntables

There are suspension systems that may be tuned and or able to handle additional weight. It is important to understand the limitation of your turntable. Universal fit designed for Direct Drive and Robust and generally non suspended tables.  We recommend this series be used on quality turntables with platters that should weigh more than 1.5 KG's. This is a rule of thumb; too light a table too light a spindle and bearing design. Any Turntables using this series should have quality bearings and not a light duty turntable. Mechanically the platters must be true, belts, drive wheels, shafts, spindles, bearing; bearing bushing must be in proper working order. The same applies to the electrons including motors, switches, speed controls and connections/wiring. 

3 - High Definition, Heavy Duty Robust Turntables 

This section includes robust high quality turntables. Mechanically the platters must be true, belts, drive wheels, shafts, spindles, bearing; bearing bushing must be in proper working order. The same applies to the electrons including motors, switches, speed controls and connections/wiring.
Warning: Any Turntables using the TTHeavyWeight (The BADBOY) must be of heavy duty design, no exceptions.

4 - VPI Turntables Our Unique Solutions

VPI provides a unique spindle clamp thread locking system. Our design improves the effectiveness of this system using a coupling and dampening system in two configurations. We also offer a Record Cleaner Clamp that matches and works beautifully with a large easy spin on clamp.
 
We offer some very interesting designs and add the TTWeights style to the VPI Table. They look stellar with a TTWeight VPI Executive Series providing enhanced dampening and or clamping. We have recommendations for both screw style clamp and alternately, less expensively our standard TTWeights in this section
 

 5 - TT VPI Record Cleaning Machine Clamp 

This unique and very simple to use clamp is designed for the following VPI Record Cleaning machines. It features a beautiful handle for quick on and off. The top face is diamond machined and looks beautiful sitting on the cleaning machine.

6 - TT VPI Deluxe Cleaner Clamp (5.6 oz/159 Grams)

VPICleanerClampV2.0 – Two piece Aluminum and Polycarbonate base, ultra light, built in Radial Seal to stop fluid leaks and will not damage a record if you slip.
 
 Key Features:
  1. The Body is Machined form BILLET Aluminum and the internal is machined hollow to reduce weight at a very light 5.6 oz5.6 oz/159 Grams
  2. The bottom has a precision machined polycarbonate base with a proprietary outer edge seal to stop fluid leaks
  3. The device will not scratch a record if you slip due to the very light weight and the protective bottom face
  4. It features a beautiful handle for quick on and off. The top face is diamond machined and looks beautiful sitting on the cleaning machine
  5. Each clamp is hand polished to a mirror finish
Machined from Aircraft grade 6061 T6 Aluminum, counter bored with a ¼ 20 threads designed to fit all VPI cleaning machines.
 
This clamp is designed for the following VPI Record Cleaning machines
  • HW-27 Typhoon Record Cleaner
  • HW-17F Record Cleaning Machine
  • HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
  • HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine