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Acrylic platter

I have a Project expression II turntable which comes with an aluminum platter . I was wondering on buying an Acrylic platter made specifically for my turntable . My question is will it make a difference for the better changing my aluminum platter for an acrylic one ? I'm using an Ortofon Salsa moving coil cartridge with it , project speed box , cables are JPS superconductor Q and phono stage is the dedicated moving coil gold phono board of the Audible Illusions 3A preamp .
mannypr55
mannypr55 OP
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Maybe to keep the price down on their lower end tables .
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stereo5
6,504 posts
 
Just a thought, but VPI has gotten away from using acrylic platters. VPI claims the aluminum platters "just sound better". That's good enough for me.
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stringreen
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lead is an environmental hazard.
lewm
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Dave, FWIW, the Kenwood L07D came with a stainless steel mat, 30 years ago. When I listen to mine, I feel no urge to experiment with something else, but there are those who diss the L07D because of that mat. There is no unanimity of opinion in this hobby.

Hey, are you going to the CAF? I am going to drive over there after brunch. I will look for Clarity.
dgarretson
2,608 posts
 
Lew, are you familiar with the Kenwood TS-10 Ceramic turntable sheet for the L07D? Was this considered an upgrade over SS?

Sorry, no CAF for me this year. RMAF is next.
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