J.Sikora – Standard MAX Turntable Manual
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2.1.
Using the Clamp
Place the Clamp over the Spindle prior
to starting the turntable. Likewise,
remove the Clamp after the turntable
has come to a complete stop.
The weight of the Record Clamp will
help press the record down against the
Mat. Whether or not you use the Insert
is a matter of personal taste.
Assembled Clamp
Clamp on Platter
2.2.
Using the Optional Clamp O-Ring
Some records with warps may not lie
flat against the Mat. In most cases, a
good tonearm and cartridge will still
track the record properly.
To help flatten the record and
improving tracking, J.Sikora has
included a small Clamp O-Ring that
you can place at the bottom of the
spindle. The weight of the Record
Clamp will help press the record down
against the Mat.
Some people prefer the sound of
using the O-Ring for all their records,
even if the records are flat. This a
matter of personal taste, but worth
trying for yourself.
To use the O-Ring, place it over the
Spindle and push the O-Ring all the
way down to make contact with the
Aluminum Disc. You then place your
record directly on top of the O-Ring.
Order of Parts
Placing Clamp Ring over Mat
Clamp
Record
Spindle
O-Ring
Mat
Platter
Note. Step 2.2 below is optional.
