DUAL CS604 direct drive TT - vinyl CLAMP required

[doobre]

Anyone here that has seen a clamp working with the above TT? The spindle seems shorter and more tapered than meaning others. I got hold of a 'generic' michel clamp copy, and the collet piece doesn't grip the spindle at all. Even before a record is placed on the platter. Anyone know the diameter of the motor's spindle?
Ideas!! cheers CD

 

[seely]

How about a weight instead of a clamp? Spindle length doesn't really matter with a weight.

 

[Hajidub]

Why use anything? Fun fact; you can lift this turntable to over 45 degrees to one side, hit start, and it will track perfectly.

 

[doobre]

thanks to all for your input. Was wanting to flatten out a warped disc, weight does it most of the time.
cheers

 

[Thorsten R.]

A weight on the platter of an EDS500 motor (604 and 621) is a VERY bad idea.

 

[doobre]

thanks for the reply,
Q. is that because it's a direct drive motor?
any weight at all?
cheers CD

 

[Thorsten R.]

Because the thrust bearing is much to weak for additional weight. It is a plastic disk.

 

[krautmaster]

Try a Michell "R" clamp- made for Rega's short spindle. I use one on my SL-1200GR2 which ends up having a very short spindle when using my 5mm thick Oyaide BR-12 mat.

Michell Engineering / Rega ‘R’ Black Delrin Record Clamp | Hi-Fi Heaven

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[doobre]

Thanks Thorsten, seems like the clamp idea is the best option

Thanks krautmaster (interesting name), that's looks like a go'a
cheers all CD

 

[krautmaster]

Thanks Thorsten, seems like the clamp idea is the best option

Thanks krautmaster (interesting name), that's looks like a go'a
cheers all CD

It is an old US Air Force nickname from the 1980's- I was the only one in my Squadron at Sembach Air Force Base who could speak a lick of German (I learned from my Grandfather) so I became "Kraut Master" and it has stuck for nearly 40 years !