Clearaudio Quattro Clamp Extreme Steel
Flat vinyl record clamp weighing 390 g, designed to remain compatible with turntables fitted with a tangential tonearm.
Description
The Clearaudio Quattro Clamp Extreme Steel is a record clamp intended for turntables. It sits on the central spindle of the record, over the label, to press the vinyl against the platter during playback.
Its mass of 390 grams makes it a heavy clamp, a category sought after for improving the coupling between the record and the platter. Its flat shape is a deliberate choice: unlike domed or tall clamps, this low profile avoids any risk of collision with the tonearm when it is of the tangential type, an architecture in which the arm moves in a straight line above the record and where the vertical clearance is often more limited than with a conventional pivoting tonearm.
This accessory is aimed at owners of turntables fitted with a tangential tonearm, for whom most record clamps on the market, being too tall, are incompatible. It is also relevant more broadly to vinyl enthusiasts wishing to add mass to the playback system to stabilise the rotation of the record.
Technical specifications
| Weight | 390 g |
What to check before buying used
Check that the central thread is not warped and that the underside in contact with the label remains flat, with no signs of impact that could unbalance the rotation. The insert or contact pad may show wear or compression after prolonged use, reducing the effectiveness of the coupling with the record. Also check for deep scratches or oxidation on the steel, which would indicate unsuitable storage.
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