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It's helpful for gentle dish warps.
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Russ I
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I have a relatively heavy weight, but I also have this Clearaudio clever clamp that uses its grip on the spindle rather than weight to secure the vinyl to the platter. Might be worth a look. I think it works very well as a clamp, and it's another that won't break the bank.
Amazon product ASIN B003JTDMXG
TenderLovingKiller®
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Yeah,
I use this…
Record Doctor Turntable Clamp (Black)
Amazon product ASIN B077YVJW1T
It works well for me.
HayesWeighsIn
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I never know which thread to share things like this in, just always appreciate when Steve muses about the format. This was a good one.
AnthonyI
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I watched this yesterday and he's not wrong.
Splunders
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Keep in mind the Mofi spindle isn't threaded, which I believe is how a clamp is able to get pressure. Your only option may be a weight. I have both the Big Ben and the lower priced Mofi weight. I've not A/B'd them, but I'm honestly not sure there's an audible difference.
One thing I do like about the Mofi is that it's got a rubber bottom, while my Big Ben is just a block of iron or something. The Big Ben slipped out of my hand and totally killed one of my records, where the Mofi would have been fine. I always had to be delicate setting the Big Ben down so I didn't scratch or ding whatever I set it on as a result.
Russ I
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I can only speak to the Clearaudio clamp, but it does not require a threaded spindle. It works by putting pressure on the spindle to hold itself in place, so it has to be pushed down onto the record.
TenderLovingKiller®
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Neither does the Record Doctor Clamp. It has like a drill chuck type mechanism; you twist the knob and it tightens around the spindle.
dansomeone
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My BigBen has a "protective leather pad" on the bottom. It's vegan leather too, apparently.
AnthonyI
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Ta-Da!!! Interesting, can't wait for the price tag.
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UltraGold MC Cartridge from MoFi Announced
MoFi UltraGold MC audiophile cartridge announced with nude Shibata diamond profile stylus, boron cantilever, Permendur yoke.
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kvetcha
Chet Hanks' Filmography Buff
I'm assuming this is their take on the ART-series cartridges. So they should be fantastic.Ta-Da!!! Interesting, can't wait for the price tag.
View attachment 116144UltraGold MC Cartridge from MoFi Announced
MoFi UltraGold MC audiophile cartridge announced with nude Shibata diamond profile stylus, boron cantilever, Permendur yoke.
JohnnyCashFan
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The Michell clamp (as some others) is a reflex clamp based on a grommet design and works on non threaded spindles.
Michell - Reflex Record Clamp | Shop Music Direct
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The Record Doctor version is cheaper and similiar in design but not made of Delrin though like the Michell
Record Doctor Record Clamp
Record Doctor Record Clamp Extract Maximum Performance From Your LPs The Record Doctor Record Clamp tightly holds vinyl to platter, improving sound by reducing LP slippage and unwanted resonances. The effect is especially helpful when playing records where bass vibrations or high-frequency...
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The Sota Reflex Clamp gets raves but its not cheap
Reflex Clamp – Sota Turntables
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George Merrill writes why outer and center weights are better
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VMPKJ
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Looks like one. I didn't read the stylus profile in there. Did I miss it?
displayname
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I’ve written about this elsewhere on the forum, but I’m still partial to the Star Sound weight over the Mofib weight. Serves the same function, but has a slightly more open sound in my system.
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This is interesting! Given the current market trend I’d imagine we’ll see a microline version in 6-12 months as long as this one sells well.Ta-Da!!! Interesting, can't wait for the price tag.
View attachment 116144UltraGold MC Cartridge from MoFi Announced
MoFi UltraGold MC audiophile cartridge announced with nude Shibata diamond profile stylus, boron cantilever, Permendur yoke.
Looks like it’s coming in at £1499, so $1500-ish wouldn’t shock me.
MoFi Ultragold MC phono cartridge
MoFi complements its MM range with audiophile MC design…
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AnthonyI
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I think over $1K was a give in.I’ve written about this elsewhere on the forum, but I’m still partial to the Star Sound weight over the Mofib weight. Serves the same function, but has a slightly more open sound in my system.
Product Page | AudioThesis
This is interesting! Given the current market trend I’d imagine we’ll see a microline version in 6-12 months as long as this one sells well.
Looks like it’s coming in at £1499, so $1500-ish wouldn’t shock me.
MoFi Ultragold MC phono cartridge
MoFi complements its MM range with audiophile MC design…
displayname
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Oh, music direct has the product page up. $1500 it is!I think over $1K was a give in.
Mobile Fidelity - UltraGold MC Phono Cartridge
It would need to be pretty impressive at that price point. That's above the AT ART series, Hana ML, and several well reviewed Soundsmith options. But what's interesting to me would be Ultradeck + UltraGold ($3500) vs VPI Prime 21 + Zephyr MIMC Star ($7K).
I personally would love to have that VPI/SS combo, but if the Mofi flagship combo is coming in at half the price... the VPI/SS would have a lot to prove.
kvetcha
Chet Hanks' Filmography Buff
steeeeeeep. Considering HiFi Heaven will sell you a Zephyr MIMC Star for less than that…I dunno.
Jango
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The tables use such different designs. I think the VPI platter alone weighs more than the Ultra Deck.
kvetcha
Chet Hanks' Filmography Buff
Boy, you weren’t kidding. The VPI weighs double the MoFi.
AnthonyI
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Exactly my thoughts. Here's the thing, I love my UD, but when it comes to phono cartridges, the MoFi line is solid, BUT, there are better options both in sound quality and price, in my opinion. It does surprise me though and I'm torn on the logic, are they seeing MoFi deck owners moving to other MC carts from the MoFi carts and that's why they decided to release a MC? Because I gotta be honest, as much as I love the deck, I'm not guessing a large percentage of owners who got a MoFi cart with their deck are replacing it with a MoFi cart.