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Has anyone tried a "leather" turntable mat?

I was wondering if anyone has used one of the new "MooMats" or a "Hide in the Sound" leather turntable mat?

How are they compared to like a felt mat or even to a nicer Boston Audio/Audioquest/Funk Firm/etc. mat?

I had a leather turntable mat way back when, but it really didn't work very well. I was curious as to the new crop...
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schubert
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Guy flogging it should be in prison, likely a Nazi artifact.
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syntax
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I would look for a kosher mat ...
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karl_desch
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I recently aquired a mooomat because I love the design. It looks great and lets be honest here, mats offer a very subtle change to the the sound of a TT. So try one if you like the look. It will sound fine.
sbrownnw
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Found this shootout link:

mats

Looks like the leather mat "won" for best overall out of the 6, including best bang for the buck. :)
csontos
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Leather has to be somewhat of a crap-shoot due to all the variables involved in the tanning process and differences among individual hides. Even when your dealing with the same species. Leaves it wide open to true skill level by the maker.
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