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Periphery Record Rings

Who uses one of these periphery record rings, like the VPI? Theoretically they make a lot of sense. What is your experience with them?

Has anyone seen this auction over at Audiogon ...

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/auc.pl?accstwek&1235444247&1234963855

It's a brass ring without the outer downward facing "lip" on the VPI ring, which won't work on all tables due to lack of belt clearance. I would guess brass would be better, since it is denser and purportedly results in better sound than other metals. Anyone seen one of these "ttouter" rings and can vouch for the quality of the workmanship and uniformity of it?

thanks,
Bob
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buconero117
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When all said, the only way to determine if the ttouter will work for you is to try it. All different TT's will react differently. TTouter offers a full refund, with no restocking fee. You are out the in and out bound shipping. It's worth the try so you can be put to rest your doubting and wondering.
dgarretson
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Bob, I also have the VPI black delrin & lead platter. The thing that got me interested in the brass mat is how much better brass sounds than stock delrin in the feet of my TNT. Who knows how brass will sound coupled to vinyl-- though there are a few high end TTs out there with heroically heavy brass platters.
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srwooten
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The VPI weighs (about 5 lbs total weight) much more than the brass one in the above link. It fits snuggly to the outside edge of the VPI platter, so it is very centered. It helps warped LP's only a bit (in my experience). I don't feel it is a PITA, but that's me. A couple LP's I own circumference is too small to allow you to use the PRC (2 out of 4-500 approx). I have no experience with the TT brand PRC above, though I am considering a TT brand center weight.

I realize this did not answer your questions, but I still hope it is helpful...
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srwooten
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I checked the weight of the VPI PRC-4lbs 11 oz, or 2130 grams.
joey54
172 posts
 
In my system, Scout, JMW9 Signature arm, SuperPlatter, SDS, Benz Ruby3 I had mixed results with the VPI periphery clamp. Older vinyl sounded better in every way. The newer records and 180-200 records sounded worse. It was though all of the life was sucked out of the vinyl. YMMV depending on your system. I would try it in your system before you commit to buying it.

Good Luck!
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