Sorry but I cannot answer your question though I think VPI would be happy to tell you. In the mean time and not to hijack your thread you could have a look at this blog.
http://twogoodears.blogspot.com/2010/03/quest-for-perfect-turntablerecord-clamp.html I would think that while Stephano used 350 grams of 1mm lead shot that 350 grams of steel shot or even sand if the bag does not get too large would work. Easy and fun to play with while you are finding out about the VPI weight. Regards Moray James.
Myles,
I already have the VPI screw down clamp that came with my S.M. Is there another that improvers the sound more?
Jay
Yes the metal weight designed 2 b used with the claml.
Myles you are talking about the $150 one that kinda looks like the ring??? If so please explain how it can improve the sound any more than the screw down one???
Myles,Hi Jay,
It does. I don't know why but it does The new clamp is heavier, is made of a differernt material and possibly deal with the energy created at the stylus interface differently? I told you a while back about another clamp made of a different material and it certainly changes the sound.
Suggest asking HW for more info
Myles,
I think that VPI or any other manufactor would tell you what ever to sell you another of their products, that's why I'd rather hear it from others.
Jay
Jay: you have a very sad outlook toward people. I am sorry for you and what ever took you there. How do you think you would feel toward a customer of yours who came to you with your own attitude? Kind of a self defeating situation don't you think? Before you get defensive answer me this. If you don't trust the maker of your turntable enough to even ask him for honest advice concerning his own product why did you buy the turntable in the first place? What is the point of dealing with people that you don't trust?
VPI have a good reason to treat you with honesty you are after all one of their customers and they would like to keep you as such. While people here are wiling to provide friendly and heplpful assistance they don't have any investment in you one way or the other they provide their opinions only based upon personal experiences. You seem to put more faith in the man on the street than you do in the maker of your TT. A part of what you pay for when you make a purchase is the support of the manufacturer. If they fail to provide you with quality support then tell them and tell them that you are taking your business else where. Don't come on a public forum and suggest that "so and so would sell his mother for a quarter" because that is what you have done.. Sorry to be such a heavy but this one really pushes a button for me. Regards Moray James.
John,I think manufacturers/distributors/dealers almost have a duty to promote the products they represent, after all their companies are the ones proving them with a cheque at the end of the week. However, and its a big however, that doesn't mean alternatives shouldn't be offered up when it makes sense. When this happens it sends a message to the user that signals one of understanding your needs and requirements. I appreciate this kind of informed and truthful diagnosis by them, and I am more likely to revisit that dealer for my next upgrade. Unfortunately, I haven't come across a lot of them.
John
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