After finally getting my turntable back online, I found I can't really make enough adjustments to allow the use of a TTWeights outer ring clamp I bought. It is the nickel-plated copper version which I don't think Larry is going to make in any weight much longer due to the cost.
It would be perfect for lightweight tables but should also help dampen on heavier platters too.
It listed for $ 459.00 (because of the nickel-plating and extra damper 'bumps') I'll let it go with some fingerprints, the velevet bag, and plastic mounting/spacer tool for $320 shipped CONUS
A ring for LIGHT TABLES !!!
The new TTOuter Ring is machined from solid COPPER providing ground breaking vinyl performance. The source of the Music is the VINYL and everything else is dictated by the accuracy of the information extracted from the vinyl.
The raw blanks are machined from COPPER the most musical and stable of materials, with super precision machining of the outer lip and designed to self locate on the LP’s outer edge and a special centering disk is included for centering on smaller outside diameter and other problematic records.
Stylus Clearance
The top surface of the ring is less than .010 higher than the LP surface providing excellent clearance for the Stylus on the entry groove of the record with manual and automatic turntables.
High Density, Low Mass COPPER, Superb Dampening Capability
The Outer Ring is machined from solid COPPER with a specific weight 3 times higher than stainless steel. Stainless rings will resonate (ping/ring) while copper is very dense on a molecular level and does not share these problems. You may ask why the Outer Rings have not yet been produced in COPPER.
The answer is simple, COPPER 1/8 thick x 12.75 inches and extremely thin walled areas make the machining extremely difficult. To make a ring this size, perfectly flat and concentric, we use advanced water cutting CNC’s and MULTI AXIS CNC Lathes and each ring is produced by a senior Aerospace Machinist. The rings are flat and concentric within .001 maximum, average > .001 over the entire ring, not an easy task.
The Sound
The outer ring will provide dramatic improvements to the records imaging and sound staging. The Outer Ring can be used alone, but the use of a TTSuperClamp or other center weight product is highly recommended. The absolute peak performance will be gained when there is no free play or movement from the vinyl itself. The Outer ring and clamp essentially locate the vinyl directly to the mat, significantly reducing distortion even with worn record grooves. THE TTOuter Ring will reduce and remove the warp in most warped records except for the most extreme. If the record is more than 3/8 of an inch warp the ring will flatten most of the warp but they may still be unplayable. Caution is advised.
The TTOuter Ring reducing high frequency noise caused by microscopic vibration that causes the stylus to “hear” sounds that are not there, this causes listening fatigue. The true high frequencies can be extracted from the vinyl essentially cleaning up the distortion caused by a vibrating in the record groove. Play only what is there in the groove. The TTOuter Ring provides smooth and accurate sound across the listening spectrum. The quiet passages are beautiful, less background noise, less tracking and VTA errors create awesome dynamics.
TTCentering Disk Included
Note: TTOuter Ring will self locate on many albums and the Disk does not always have to be used.
This device is designed to locate the TTOuter Ring Concentric to the Platter centerline with 10 thousands of an inch.
Provides a storage platform for the TTOuter Ring when not in use
Simple and very effective with problematic albums, not all albums are made equally!!
Technical Specifications TTOuter Stabilizing Ring:
Technical Specifications
Includes :
1 COPPER Universal Fit Outer Stabilizing Ring
1 Centering Disk to be used as required
Dimensions : 12.75 Diameter x .125 thick.Inner counter bored diameter 11.900 x .110 deep, the record is inset. The Tapered locating surface will self center larger diameter records. Some LP’s are smaller and require the use of the centering disk.When the Outer Ring is located on the record it sits deeper than the thickness of the LP thus the maximum platter or mat diameter is 11.9 inches. If the TTMicroPlatter (not included) the ring can be mounted on any size platter.
Weight : 290 Grams (.639lbs)
Limitations : Designed for light suspended tables. Cannot be used on oversize platters bigger than 11.945 inches unless you install a TTMicroPlatter or a .080 minimum mat thickness and a diameter of less than 11.900 inches
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