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Record Clamp for Entry-Level Music Hall TT

I have a Music Hall MMF2.2. Stock setup except that I have a Herbie Audio mat. I'm interested in getting a record clamp. I've heard they help the sound and I have quite a few slightly warped records that I'd like to have sit more securely on the table.

Any recommendations? I know that my turntable is not threaded. Is there a weight restriction?

Thanks,
David
dmloring

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armstrod
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Dmloring,

I owned an MMF 2.1 and used the Michell clamp with great success. It's light and has has a locking collet; perfect for a low mass table like the Music Hall. Most weights would be too heavy for the MMF; the bearing isn't robust enough and the suspension couldn't handle the extra weight.

The Michell clamp should work fine with the Herbie's mat unless you got a really thick one. Michell makes a special clamp for Regas that have a shorter spindle and would probably work for a thick mat.

David
armstrod
601 posts
 
Tom,

Two audiophiles agreeing on something? Stop the presses! :-)

Dmloring,

Somewhere I've seen specs for how much spindle you need for the regular Michell versus the Rega model. If you have the thinnest Herbie's mat you should be fine, as it's probably no thicker than the stock felt mat, and I used a felt mat and the regular Michell clamp. I didn't know any better back then; I use a Herbie's now too.

David
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