Record Doctor is out with a new record clamp for audiophlies

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Pangea Audio, developer and manufacturer of high performance, high value audio accessories, just announced it now offers its low-profile Record Doctor Record Clamp with a black chrome knob, adding a new color option for listeners who prefer to use a dust cover when listening to vinyl records.

With the same design as the original satin-silver model, which is currently available, the new black chrome low profile clamp stands 1 1/8” high x 3 1/8” diameter, which is nearly 40 percent shorter than the original version.

The clamp is useful when playing all genres of music, especially where bass vibrations or high frequency resonances are an issue, and when playing slightly warped records, or recording vinyl to a digital computer file. Also, due to increased LP stability, a record clamp helps reduce both stylus and record wear, extending the life of both.

“The new black chrome variation on our popular low profile record clamp adds an aesthetic upgrade to one of our most successful Record Doctor vinyl care accessories,” says Steve Niemi, Director of Global Sales, Pangea Audio, LLC. “The new model looks good, feels right in the hand, and is just the right weight and dimensions to improve vinyl playback without having to make a sizable investment.”

The low profile Record Doctor Record Clamp, comprised of three precisely-tooled parts, comes in a black non-resonant phenolic body. Its 5.4oz (153g) low-mass design holds the vinyl in place without applying excessive stress to delicate turntable bearings, motor, or damaging LP labels. The textured aluminum knob allows for precise clamping pressure of the machined brass collet.

The new black chrome, low profile Record Doctor Record Clamp is available at a suggested retail price of $39.95.

The Audiophile History of Pangea Audio

Pangea Audio is an American brand known for offering affordable, performance-focused accessories and components in the audiophile space. While it doesn’t manufacture speakers, amplifiers, or source components, Pangea has built a strong reputation in areas that often go overlooked: cables, power supplies, audio racks, isolation devices, and record care tools. The company’s mission has remained consistent—deliver well-engineered products at prices that make sense for everyday enthusiasts and budget-conscious audiophiles.

Founded in the early 2000s, Pangea Audio was created in response to a growing need in the market: high-performance accessories without boutique pricing. At the time, the cable and audio accessory market was dominated by ultra-premium brands offering high-spec products at high cost. Pangea saw an opportunity to serve a different customer—one who wanted quality and measurable improvements but didn’t want to spend more on cables and furniture than on their speakers or turntable.

The company operates primarily through direct-to-consumer sales and partnerships with audio retailers. Much of the product development is driven by in-house engineering, including collaborations with respected industry figures. Over the years, Pangea has steadily expanded its product offerings across several categories, focusing on functionality, solid construction, and accessible pricing.

Cable Lines

One of the earliest and most recognizable product categories for Pangea Audio is its line of interconnects and power cables. The brand offers multiple tiers of cable products, each designed to serve different levels of system performance.

Pangea Audio Premier: These entry-level interconnects and power cables offer solid construction and good materials at a low price point. They’re ideal for basic system upgrades and are often recommended as first-step improvements for users upgrading from stock cables.
Pangea Audio AC-9 and AC-14 Series: These are among Pangea’s best-known power cables, featuring heavy-gauge conductors and shielding. The AC-9 is designed for high-current components like amplifiers, while the AC-14 is tailored for source components and preamps.
XL and SE Models: Higher-end versions of existing models, using better connectors, improved shielding, and higher-purity copper. These are still priced well below most boutique cables, making them popular with value-conscious enthusiasts.

Pangea emphasizes measurable electrical performance, such as reduced resistance, better shielding against RF/EMI, and appropriate current handling for the component being powered. The company’s approach is to offer incremental, real-world improvements rather than claiming dramatic sonic transformations.

Audio Racks and Isolation

Another major product line is Pangea’s audio furniture and isolation accessories. The company produces a variety of audio racks, amplifier stands, and component shelves under the Vulcan Series.

Vulcan Audio Racks: These are modular, stackable racks with powder-coated steel frames and MDF shelves. Designed to offer both stability and vibration control, they provide a solid platform for audio systems at a very competitive price.
Amp Stands and Turntable Shelves: Purpose-built stands that provide additional isolation for power amps and source components. Many feature resonance-damping designs and can accommodate gear of various sizes.

The design philosophy here matches the rest of Pangea’s catalog: keep it simple, sturdy, and affordable, with attention to details that affect sound—like isolation, stability, and vibration control.

Record Care: The Record Doctor Series

Pangea Audio’s most visible and widely respected product category may be its Record Doctor series. Designed for vinyl enthusiasts who want to preserve and enhance the quality of their LP playback, Record Doctor products have become a staple for turntable owners across many system tiers.

Record Doctor V and VI: These are vacuum-powered record cleaning machines designed to remove dirt, dust, and static from vinyl records. They operate using a manual fluid application followed by motorized suction. The machines include a platter, vacuum arm, fluid reservoir, and manual turning handle. While not fully automatic, they offer performance close to more expensive models at a significantly lower price point.
Record Cleaning Fluids and Brushes: The Record Doctor line also includes accessories such as cleaning solutions, applicator brushes, and replacement parts. These are intended to complement the machines or be used on their own for basic maintenance.

The Record Doctor machines have been especially popular among budget audiophiles and collectors with large LP libraries. They provide a reliable way to maintain vinyl collections without investing in the higher-cost ultrasonic systems or fully automatic cleaners.