@fsonicsmith Thanks! And don't worry about it- The key to dealing with argument on the 'net is to not take it personally, and in the long run you make more friends! 😀 |
Wouldn't you want the mat to isolate the record from the turntable motor and bearing noise? I have a Hexmat eclipse mat (admittedly on the expensive side) but it only touches the record with about 1 square millimeter total area from 13 tiny nubs embedded (minimally touching) within a hexagonal mat of unknown material. I guess he doesn't want copy cats. When playing it looks like it is floating, and is about the same height as my standard issue Rega mat 2-3mm. I agree with the theory behind it and I have tried a bunch of different mats and haven't heard much of a difference but this one has great anti static/dust properties and never lifts up when removing a record like the Rega felt mat did at times. FWIW it is the Audiophile Man's favorite and he claims it reduces the noise floor. |
Hi guys Top class - 500 usd for a mat and glass - sorry but that's more than i spent on the deck with the arm plus the service (no kidding) I want to be as close to the original mat as possible - i am just told the Jico is the closest. I am reasonably open minded about other options - just I am told that the closest is the Jico. I would consider other options - ie. 47 labs mats appear to be sold by company in HK - unfortunately no email response to my enquiries... |
