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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Please post your impressions and some pictures.

    I will, Should be good since I went off your recommendation;)
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    I will, Should be good since I went off your recommendation;)

    I'm curious to see the underside of that clamp. I want to see if they used my design.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2009
    Understand, At one time I found a picture showing all 3 pieces but for the life of me I am not finding now. No matter, will take pics tonight and post.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    Understand, At one time I found a picture showing all 3 pieces but for the life of me I am not finding now. No matter, will take pics tonight and post.

    Thanks you.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2009
    Here some pics, have not tried it yet. Let me know if you want specific parts or angles, tape measure side by side.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    Here some pics, have not tried it yet. Let me know if you want specific parts or angles, tape measure side by side.

    Wow they made almost a complete duplicate of my collet and the overall design of the clamp except for the flat bottom nib.

    Did it come with any shims to be placed under the record?

    This should work very well for you.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2009
    No shims or instructions but pretty basic to setup. I have no preconceived notions on what a record clamp does for sound but here are my early observations. Overall very satisfied. Thanks hearing for the recommedation.

    The background seems black or dead quiet.

    Improved seperation, really brings out the SDA effect.

    Tighter cleaner bass, going back it seems like the bass is almost bloated without the clamp.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    No shims or instructions but pretty basic to setup. I have no preconceived notions on what a record clamp does for sound but here are my early observations. Overall very satisfied. Thanks hearing for the recommedation.

    The background seems black or dead quiet.

    Improved seperation, really brings out the SDA effect.

    Tighter cleaner bass, going back it seems like the bass is almost bloated without the clamp.

    PM me your addy, I'll send you a couple of shims that I use for The Clamp. They will improve warp removal and improve the effects of your clamp.

    You simply place a shim over the spindle and then put the record over it. It will cause the reflex action of the clamp to be stronger and really make that record hug the platter. There are two thicknesses of the shims one is thicker than the other to remove nasty warps. You may find youself using the thick one all the time. That is the one I use on my VPI for all my record. Because you can adjust the down pressure of the clamp you'll see that with the thicker shim down you will be able to adjust for different record thickness and again those nasty stubborn warps.

    Can you post a picture of your platter mat so I can make sure the shims will work correctly?
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2009
    Very kewl. Let me know if these don't provide the details you are looking for.

    BTW, Is what I am observing what you should expect or am I off base ?
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    Very kewl. Let me know if these don't provide the details you are looking for.

    The shims will work just fine with that mat.
    thsmith wrote: »
    BTW, Is what I am observing what you should expect or am I off base ?

    Yes exactly but I think when you put the shims down it will be more dramatic because the record will make even more intimate contact with the platter.

    Was I right about needing a clamp?

    Send me your addy and I will send you the shims.

    Joe
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    The shims will work just fine with that mat.



    Yes exactly but I think when you put the shims down it will be more dramatic because the record will make even more intimate contact with the platter.

    Was I right about needing a clamp?

    Send me your addy and I will send you the shims.

    Joe

    Joe, yes you were. I have to admit I was not too sure because of how well it sounded but the clamp really brought the sound into focus. I did not know any better but now I can not go back.

    Thanks again for this very valuable tool that makes vinyl sound even better.

    PM on it way.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited March 2009
    I am looking at a new clamp also. I think I will pick up the Clear audio one also. Thanks for the tip and the review of the clamp!!
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2009
    erniejade wrote: »
    I am looking at a new clamp also. I think I will pick up the Clear audio one also. Thanks for the tip and the review of the clamp!!

    Your welcome but Joe is the man who guided me otherwise I had no clue.

    BTW, I do have to leave my dust cover in the up position when playing vinyl as the Clamp will touch the inside of the dust cover.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited March 2009
    I take my cover off while playing so how tall it is does not make a difference to me. perfect!
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • rtart
    rtart Posts: 832
    edited April 2009
    So....did anyone find any info on the Signet 1ea cartridge?

    I have one in my Technics SL-D2 that I bought back in the 80's. seems like it was a decent piece back then, but I also have killed a lot of brains cells since then.
    My 7.4.4 DIY 4k Home Theater:
    Polk LSiM 707 L-C-R, LSiM702 side surrounds, LSiM 705 rears
    Polk LSiM 702s x 4 on the Ceiling Atmos speakers
    2 x SVS PB12/Plus 2's
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    Emotiva XPA11 Gen 3
    XBox One X 4k & BD and streaming
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