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VPI TNT record clamp

Has anyone tried any of the various record clamps one came use with the TNT. VPI has the original clamp that came with the table and now they have a new one. Any difference in sound? How about the Black Diamond Racing clamp. I have run across others of late although I can't remberber who makes them.
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dopogue
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I had the BDR clamp on my early model TNT, thought it was fine, then tried a Ringmat and was amazed at the (to me) improvement in clarity, focus, and dynamics, with no downside I could detect. I eventually upgraded to the graphite Boston Audio Mat I and have no desire to return to clamps of any kind. Obviously, YMMV.
dopogue
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Loki1957, I think the Boston Audio Mat was designed to be used without a clamp, and that's the way I use it. However, it's hard to tell from the literature and I wouldn't be surprised if the Boston Audio folks recognized that some people will use a clamp, come hell or high water, and see no benefit in alienating them. As a former clamp fan, I can fully understand this. Dave
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