The CLAMP - Official Swap Thread

amulford
amulford Posts: 5,020
edited November 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
OK. By popular demand we are going to have a little swap for The Clamp.

For those of you who don't know what The Clamp is, PLEASE READ THIS THREAD.


The ground rules are simple.

1) Post your name IN THIS THREAD if you want to participate in the swap. Then PM me with your usual information. Your name will be listed in the order it appears.

2) When you receive The Clamp, you have THREE (3) WEEKS to play around with it. You will receive the shipping address of the next person in line to demo it. The cost of shipping it on will be on you.

3) Post your thoughts and findings in this thread. The whole point of this swap is for you and others to be able to check it out. You might want to, but others may gain interest based on what you say. so say it...

4) Use it as explained in the directions. If you break it, you bought it. If you do break it, let Joe know immediately, he might be able to save your turntable...

Pretty easy, huh?

Check it out. You will be surprised...



THE LIST

1) candyliquor35m (carl)

2) Fireman32 (Dave)

3) Frank Z

4) wodom1

5) Polrbehr

6) Shoester5

7) DarqueKnight

8)

9)

10)
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited January 2007
    1) candyliquor35m (carl)
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited January 2007
    Fireman32 (Dave)
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2007
    Damn, nobody wants to try this thing out???
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2007
    Sure, I'll give it a spin.
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited January 2007
    I pick up my Rega P5 thisweekend. After setting up TT I'll add my name to the list. Can't wait.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited January 2007
    I ain't tryin', I'm buyin'.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited January 2007
    I'll be shipping The Clamp out to Carl Monday afternoon barring anymore friggin emergencies in my new home.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited January 2007
    I got mine yesterday and I was amazed. The dynamic range and imaging were the big surprise to me. I kinda expected a little more detail. Overall this was a noticeable improvement on my vintage Marantz 6300 turntable and very modest Audio Technica cartridge. I was impressed. I have less than an hour's worth of time listening to the vinyl, so I will continue to listen and report again. I am anxious to hear the feedback from other user's. I think you will be surprised.

    Carl
    Carl

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  • wodom1
    wodom1 Posts: 1,054
    edited January 2007
    Add me to the list, please. Thanks.
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    Thom Yorke of Radiohead

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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited January 2007
    Hell yeah, I'll give it a go.

    I just resurrected my old TT since I stumbled upon a milk crate full of vinyl

    that I haven't heard in 15 years.

    :cool:
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • shoester5
    shoester5 Posts: 51
    edited January 2007
    I would like to be added to the list also.

    Thanks
    shoester5
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited January 2007
    I have ten left.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2007
    I would love to try the clamp. I don't have a TT so please send a TT with it so I can do a fair analysis. I have about 200 albums at my disposal here and no TT. Repeat please send TT. I gave mine away about 10 years ago (grrrrrrrrrr). If you can't send TT please through a brick at me for giving mine away.

    Thanks Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2007
    ben62670 wrote:
    I would love to try the clamp. I don't have a TT so please send a TT with it so I can do a fair analysis. I have about 200 albums at my disposal here and no TT. Repeat please send TT. I gave mine away about 10 years ago (grrrrrrrrrr). If you can't send TT please through a brick at me for giving mine away.

    Thanks Ben


    pick up a turntable on the cheap in your area... they are everywhre.. but i have started to notice.. people are starting to jack up the prices now. now that they know vinyl is making a comeback stronger than ever. ;)
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2007
    I need to place a post on TTs. My budget is nill right now. so I will be looking for one of those mass produced models that just happens to be a good sounding TT on the cheap. With all those great albums it kills me not to have a TT.
    Thanks
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited January 2007
    ben62670 wrote:
    I need to place a post on TTs. My budget is nill right now. so I will be looking for one of those mass produced models that just happens to be a good sounding TT on the cheap. With all those great albums it kills me not to have a TT.
    Thanks
    Ben

    I have a TT, but not many albums (gave most of MINE away... toss that brick my way when you're done with it).
    Send as many albums to me as you can, and I'll let you know how they sound as I listen to them. :D:D
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited January 2007
    Sign up guys and gals. You won't be disappointed. I was a doubter otherwise I would have bought one outright but now I'm a believer. It makes my modest tt sound fabulous. I found myself standing listening in amazement. The music jumps out at me now with crispness and precision and little or no distortion or background noise. Thanks Joe and Anthony. I plan to ship it to Dave today. Yes I will be buying one.

    I posted a pic here:
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47286&page=3
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited January 2007
    Cool beans looking foward to getting it and trying it out. I'm sure once I try it I will have to buy it.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited January 2007
    I would like to be added to the list.
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited January 2007
    Just got the clamp in the mail today. Cant wait to try it out. Will post review shortly.
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  • pblanc
    pblanc Posts: 261
    edited January 2007
    Please add me to the list. My Dual CS 630Q seems to have given up the ghost, saddly, but I just bought a used Technics SL1210 MK2 (the quintessential DJ TT) and I am awaiting delivery. I assume the clamp will work with that table?
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited January 2007
    pblanc wrote:
    Please add me to the list. My Dual CS 630Q seems to have given up the ghost, saddly, but I just bought a used Technics SL1210 MK2 (the quintessential DJ TT) and I am awaiting delivery. I assume the clamp will work with that table?


    If it has a spindle and a platter it will work.:D
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  • pblanc
    pblanc Posts: 261
    edited January 2007
    How exactly does the clamp "clamp" down onto the washer(s)?
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited January 2007
    pblanc wrote:
    How exactly does the clamp "clamp" down onto the washer(s)?


    You place the shim ("washer") over the spindle, there are three different thicknesses of shims. Place an LP on the spindle overtop of the shim. Place the clamp onto the spindle on top of the record. When you turn the cap, the collet closes on the spindle and pulls on it upwards, at the same time the perimeter of the base of the clamp which has a rounded nib exerts downward force on the record label which cause the record to take the shape of the platter which causes intimate contact with the platter thus causing maximum warp removal. Clear yes?

    Joe
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited January 2007
    Well I got the clamp but I threw out my back this weekend so di not get to do alot with it but all I can say is WOW. It got rid of all of the backround noise and got improved soundstage. Joe you make an amazing product and I look foward to testing it out a little more. I will definitly be buying one from you.

    Dave
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited January 2007
    Well I got to give the clamp a good demo today. Joe you make a great product man. It gets rid of all of the backround niose and records that did not sound too good are now sounding great. The difference in the sound was unbelievable. Every record now sounds 10 times better with this baby on it. Joe I will be buying one from you one i get some extra funds together. Hats off to Joe.

    Dave
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2007
    amulford wrote:
    OK. By popular demand we are going to have a little swap for The Clamp.

    For those of you who don't know what The Clamp is, PLEASE READ THIS THREAD.


    The ground rules are simple.

    1) Post your name IN THIS THREAD if you want to participate in the swap. Then PM me with your usual information. Your name will be listed in the order it appears.

    2) When you receive The Clamp, you have THREE (3) WEEKS to play around with it. You will receive the shipping address of the next person in line to demo it. The cost of shipping it on will be on you.

    3) Post your thoughts and findings in this thread. The whole point of this swap is for you and others to be able to check it out. You might want to, but others may gain interest based on what you say. so say it...

    4) Use it as explained in the directions. If you break it, you bought it. If you do break it, let Joe know immediately, he might be able to save your turntable...

    Pretty easy, huh?

    Check it out. You will be surprised...



    THE LIST

    1) candyliquor35m (carl)

    2) Fireman32 (Dave)

    3) Frank Z

    4) wodom1

    5) Polrbehr

    6) Shoester5

    7) DarqueKnight

    8)

    9)

    10)


    Due to circumstances beyond his controll Antny isn't going to be able to manage this swap until further notice. I'm going to take over until Antny can get back. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list.

    Thanks,
    Joe
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2007
    OK. By popular demand we are going to have a little swap for The Clamp.

    For those of you who don't know what The Clamp is, PLEASE READ THIS THREAD.


    The ground rules are simple.

    1) Post your name IN THIS THREAD if you want to participate in the swap. Then PM me with your usual information. Your name will be listed in the order it appears.

    2) When you receive The Clamp, you have THREE (3) WEEKS to play around with it. You will receive the shipping address of the next person in line to demo it. The cost of shipping it on will be on you.

    3) Post your thoughts and findings in this thread. The whole point of this swap is for you and others to be able to check it out. You might want to, but others may gain interest based on what you say. so say it...

    4) Use it as explained in the directions. If you break it, you bought it. If you do break it, let Joe know immediately, he might be able to save your turntable...

    Pretty easy, huh?

    Check it out. You will be surprised...



    THE LIST

    1) candyliquor35m (carl)

    2) Fireman32 (Dave)

    3) Frank Z

    4) wodom1

    5) Polrbehr

    6) Shoester5

    7) DarqueKnight

    8) pblanc

    9) Strider

    10)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2007
    Fireman32 wrote:
    Well I got the clamp but I threw out my back this weekend so did not get to do alot with it but all I can say is WOW.
    Dave


    Dude you should bend your knees when you go to pick up the clamp.:D
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2007
    It is a heavy piece. I shall be shipping out to Frank Z during the week and calling you Joe to see about buying one.
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