Advice on a Clamp for a Thorens Table?

[Echoes Myron]

For a little while I've been using a Thorens 166 mkII with a Shure V15 IV cartridge in my primary listening space, and I'm starting to consider picking up a record clamp.

The KAB USA clamp looks like it will not be an issue with the turntable's suspension, and it's a nice price. The AK archives also suggest that it has its fans around here:

http://www.needledoctor.com/KAB-Record-Grip-MKII

Any other suggestions among folks with Thorens tables? I'd be willing to invest a little more in the clamp if necessary.

Thanks!

 

[reneborg]

I've got the same TT and use a hockey puck adapted to fit as a "clamp". I simply drilled a slightly undersized hole in the center of the puck. To use, I place record on TT mat, put puck/clamp on spindle -- it's a little tight -- and when I snug up the puck to the record/mat, it presses the record against the mat 'coupling it'.

 

[stereocuuple]

souther cleaver clamp its very light weight so no suspension issues. and it fits very snugly on the spindel. made in the U.S.A. avail at musicdirect.com