{"product_id":"bfly-audio-octopus-plattengewicht-klemme","title":"bFly-Audio Octopus – Record Weight \u0026 Clamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe bFly-Audio Octopus is a modular system for stabilising records that can be converted between record clamp and record weight using a swap-in adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of choosing between clamp or weight, the Octopus gives you both in one body – implemented via eight newly developed, two-stage damping elements made from beech wood and gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Octopus?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia an interchangeable spindle adapter, the Octopus becomes either a clamp that screws onto the platter and flattens slightly warped records, or a pure weight that adds mass to the record. Eight damping elements – beech-wood hemispheres that pass vibrations on to gel pads – absorb vibrations from the record; a second adapter made from a low-resonance special plastic additionally dampens what travels up through the platter spindle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA calmer record surface with less mechanical noise and a more stable, more focused image – especially audible on slightly warped records in clamp mode, or as additional stabilisation combined with PG0\/PG1 record weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Octopus for (and who isn't it for)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for anyone looking for a high-quality combined solution of clamp and weight, and who likes switching between both functions themselves. Bottom line: if you only occasionally need a simple record clamp, a fixed clamp is the cheaper solution – the Octopus pays off mainly through its flexibility and damping technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Octopus is the most thought-out solution we know for stabilising records – usable from light to heavy mass-loaded turntables. Which version, colour and whether VARIO makes sense for you is something we're happy to work out with you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e modular record clamp\/weight with swap-in adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctopus Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e body entirely aluminium, copper insert in the aluminium knob; cylinder knob 230 g, ball knob 300 g; colour Black or Aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctopus Heavy:\u003c\/strong\u003e knob entirely copper, body aluminium; cylinder knob 275 g, ball knob 525 g; colour Black or Black-Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamping:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 two-stage absorber elements made from beech wood and gel, spindle adapter made from low-resonance special plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVARIO option:\u003c\/strong\u003e both spindle adapters (clamp and weight) included, so you can convert it yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour \u0026amp; knob:\u003c\/strong\u003e selectable directly here on the page – cylinder or ball knob, no surcharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e bFly-Audio, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× Octopus in your chosen version, colour and knob shape incl. spindle adapter(s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between Light and Heavy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctopus Light has a body entirely made of aluminium with a copper insert in the knob and weighs 230 or 300 g depending on knob shape. Octopus Heavy has a knob entirely made of copper and tips the scales at 275 or 525 g respectively – for a noticeably stronger weighting effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich colour and knob shape should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's purely a matter of taste, all combinations cost the same. Octopus Light comes in Black or Aluminium, Octopus Heavy in Black or Black-Copper – each with a cylinder or ball knob, selectable directly here on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the VARIO option give me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith VARIO you get both spindle adapters – for clamp and for weight operation – included, and can switch between both functions yourself instead of committing at purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the Octopus as a clamp AND as a weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, via the interchangeable spindle adapter, the Octopus can be converted between both functions. Without the VARIO option, you decide on one of the two adapters at purchase; a second one can be bought separately later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Octopus fit my turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Octopus can be used from light to heavy mass-loaded turntables. If you're unsure, just bring the details of your turntable with you, and we're happy to check the fit at our store in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the bFly-Audio Octopus at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe help you find the right combination of Light, Heavy, colour and VARIO for your system. 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