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TECH REVOLUTION SOFT CLAMP
The Revolution is a
Record / Spindle damping device featuring an integral spirit level. It is
manufactured from Acrylic and Sorbothane, and is
designed to effectively damp the record and turntable spindle, without disturbing
the balance of suspended sub-chassis turntables. It acts in a similar way to a
clamp - the sorbothane base 'grips' the spindle and
'clings' to the record label.
Unlike a conventional
clamp though, it does not exert undue pressure on the record stressing the
surface of the vinyl. We call it a 'Soft Clamp'. The theory behind damping the
record is to absorb or minimise; the vibration picked up by the record
acoustically (a good example of this is if you tap the label). The vibration
transmitted to the record from the motor/main bearing. And that generated by
the stylus itself, when tracing the modulations in the groove.
The idea is to damp the
record without resorting to any method that unduly distorts the surface of the
vinyl. The most elegant solution is to use The Revolution - preferably in
conjunction with our Silicone Platter Mat. The Revolution also features a 20mm
circular spirit level (in the optimum position - the centre of the platter)
which will allow you to perfectly level your deck, minimising tracking error,
wow and motor / bearing noise. We carried out extensive listening tests during
the development of this product, and experienced impressive sound quality
improvements on every turntable... Improvements you can expect are a quieter, smoother
sound with firmer, more tuneful Bass. The Revolution also makes vocals more
articulate and detailed, as well as reducing surface noise.
The Revolution is 80mm
diameter, 22mm high and weighs 78g. It will accept spindles that project up to
11mm above the record label. If you have a longer than average spindle, you
will need the Deep Base model - this will accept spindles up to 21mm above the
record label, and weighs 134g.