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New Funk Firm Achromat Warped

I just got this mat for my SL-1200G and one side is warped. The mat comes with double sided adhesive discs to secure the mat to the platter. However, the adhesive is not able to hold the warped side down. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I purchased it from Music Direct, I will contact them tomorrow.

ericsch
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gshepardbuster
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FYI there is a 1200 specific Funk Firm mat. The platter on the 1200s is slightly smaller diameter therefore a standard mat won't fit inside of the ridges of the platter.  Of course you can place the standard Funk mat on top of the supplied rubber mat as I'm doing. 
ericsch OP
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@gshepardbuster
Yes, I received the SL1200 mat. Wow, I never thought of placing the FF mat over the rubber mat. That’s a lot of height, but of course the VTA is easily adjustable on the SL1200G. Either way it is still warped.
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gshepardbuster
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Ok just checking cuz I didn't know myself until trying and doing some research. 
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chakster
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Putting one mat on top of the rubber mat is absolutely crazy.
This how SAEC SS-300 looks directly on Technics platter, no bubber.
Resonance in the 200-400Hz range is common to most of the rubber mats, they must be avoided. 

P.S. never seen a warped mats, just return it for full refund
ericsch OP
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I want to return it for a replacement.
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