Bren1 turntable clamp

[haimoc]

I was looking a turntable clamp to replace a cheap clamp that comes with Denon DP-500M. I found an Audiogon ad for Bren1 turntable clamp with great price and excelent looking finish, so I decided to try the standard one.

Scott (www.bren1recordclamp.com) shipped the order very quickly with no problem. The Bren1 standard turntable clamp's build quality is top notch with excelent/fine finish; however, it is a bit tall for the turntable cover. So, I asked Scott to exchange it for a lighter version (Lite... ¼” lower profile, 1.5” on Lite vs. 1.75” on standard. The diameter is the same). It is no problem with Scott to offer a free exchange quickly. I received the Lite version and it worked with Denon DP-500M perfectly (with the turntable cover down).

I think he deserves a good recommendation to all who are looking for a fine turntable clamp and don't want to pay much money.

I posted a few pixs for your reference.

[dkg999]

Nice looking product!

[hearingimpared]

Is that a clamp or a weight?

[haimoc]

Is that a clamp or a weight?

That is a clamp that sits on top of the record and the turntable spindle.

[hearingimpared]

Does it grip the spindle and adjust the down pressure?

[nadams]

From the website-

"We manufacture the Bren1 and guarantee you'll hear a difference.
It works by weight, stabilizing record to turntable platter."

It's a weight, not a clamp.

[hearingimpared]

Thanks Noah!

[haimoc]

The product is called "Bren1 Record Clamp". If it means to be a "weight", then it is a "weight"...

[nadams]

haimoc,

Does it actually grip the spindle at all? If yes, then it's a clamp. If no, it's a weight.

[haimoc]

haimoc,

Does it actually grip the spindle at all? If yes, then it's a clamp. If no, it's a weight.

There is a spindle hole that fits the spindle in the base of the product. Do you think it "grips" the sprindle?

[hearingimpared]

Can you turn the top to adjust the down pressure. If not it is a record weight.

[nadams]

Sounds to me like it's just a weight. If they actually showed the hole in the bottom of the product in any of the pictures, it'd be pretty obvious. But of course, they don't.

[haimoc]

Can you turn the top to adjust the down pressure. If not it is a record weight.

No, there is no where on the product that I can turn to adjust the pressure. By that, it is a weight, then.

[nadams]

Again, from the website, this time from the FAQ's -

"Will the Bren1 fit my TT spindle?
Yes, it is unthreaded.
If most records fit tighlty on your spindle let us know when ordering, we stock clamps with a spindle diameter custom honed a few hundredths of an inch larger than standard."

[nadams]

haimoc- not saying that it's a bad product, by the way... just that it's not actually a clamp. It does look nicely made.

[hearingimpared]

Yeah haimoc I'm not saying it's bad, I was just curious as to whether it was a clamp or a stabilizing weight.

[Keiko]

I'm using the Bren1 with my Technics. It's a weight. Works well for stabilizing the record and it's relatively inexpensive. It's machined out of aluminum and weighs about 13oz. I didn't realize they made a lower, lighter profile model. Scott sent me an email recently and they have a new anodized Bren1 available now. Cost is about 50.00. I plan on upgrading to a reflex clamp eventually. I've read excellent testimonies about the peripheral ring clamps. Need to get my VPI first. :o

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Edit: I see the DL160 on your tonearm Vu. Nice! ;)

[schwarcw]

I'm lovin' Joe's clamp!! We need to get that back into production.

[amulford]

here here

[Lasareath]

I'm lovin' Joe's clamp!! We need to get that back into production.

How much will that cost Joe?

$20,000 ?

[hearingimpared]

How much will that cost Joe?

$20,000 ?

More like $40,000!

[Lasareath]

More like $40,000!

Is that to build one ?

[hearingimpared]

No, it's to get it in quantity to get back into production.