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Vpi felt mat.
I especially like that it works perfectly for removing and replacing records without turning the motor off.
With this mat it s easier to keep the records clean.
Felt is a bit delicate and rips more easily than rubber leather or even cork mats.
Stock linn lp12 felt mat 30 usd.
Signature record weight stainless steel.
Turntable platter mat rubber 12 inch silicone turntable lp slipmat universal compatible for audio technica at lp120bk at lp 1200 turntable platter 12 inch diameter 4 7 out of 5 stars 64 15 99 15.
I have tried different mats and like the cork and rubber mat i have in the link below.
I did try a couple of other mats just to see what they were about including cork but i kept returning to the felt mat.
This is a plain jane felt mat of thin medium thickness 2 mm i d say that comes stock with the linn lp12 turntable.
The same properties that make felt a gentler option for a turntable mat also make it a less durable option.
Heavy duty solid aluminum construction.
Improves sound quality details.
Felt mat black.
However they are much more difficult to clean.
The cork rubber mat is an affordable composite mat that is another nice alternative to a felt or leather mat.
I find the corkery mat sounds better overall than the other i have tried.
It just works and sounds best for this turntable.
Felt is soft and gentle on the surface of your records.
Felt mats are not just used for home systems but also by dj s as slip mats designed to have less friction and make.
Recommended for turntables with thick felt mat or thin rubber mat about 1 8 thick most popular upgrade choice for thorens orbit vpi scout 1 1 and vpi traveler for scout 1 1 and traveler ii platter with raised center hub choose 4 25 donut hole option from the shopping cart drop down menu.
Suitable for all turntables the mat helps to reduce resonance and vibration while helping to protect your records from undue damage and stress.
Mats i have are the oem vpi felt mat that came with my table an all cork mat a ringmat 330 mkii xlr no mat at all and the corkery mat linked below.
I am still using the stock felt mat on my rega rp6.
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These mats are probably the most aesthetically pleasing able to feature colourful designs and graphics that can make your turntable more personal.
It is similar to the rega felt mat which is rather ubiquitous in the hi fi world but just ever so slightly thinner and coarser feeling.
Reviewed in the united states on june 7 2018.
Soft felt construction excellent for djing everyday listening details.