Turntable mat options

Hey Chip,
I have had just about every type of mat you can think of and I really do not think the mat makes much difference. I think you can prove this to yourself just going back and forth between your felt mat and no mat. Do use a record weight or clamp. I do hear a slight difference when certain types of record hold down systems are used such as vacuum hold down and the Walker/SME style system that uses a very thin shim at the spindle and a screw on record clamp that forces the record into the platter. I hear an improvement in mid bass definition. 
As far as just a mat goes the felt is fine. If you see one that looks better to you and makes your turntable nicer looking that is fine. The only thing I can think of against felt mats is that if you do not have a dust cover they will collect dust whereas other mats you can just wipe off. Don't fall for the ridiculous marketing claims that come with most mats.  

Right... Mats make no difference.
Of course.
Why didn't I think of that......

I've had a Rega P5 in the past.
Regas are great for simply enjoying a record.

Sit back and enjoy it,unti you're ready to upgrade to the P8/10 and a better phono stage.

No one here, has your ears.

I drove myself crazy trying to figure out what mat to get when I was running a p9 - wound up buying a Herbie's white mat which I used for a year or so then moved back to the felt mat and it sounded better so I stopped worrying about it and just used the felt.
Am now running an RP10 did a bit of poking around and after reading again and again that a felt mat is the way to go for a Linn or Rega table I decided to leave well enough alone.

Nothing wrong with experimenting but the model up or a cartridge upgrade or a better Phono stage is a better place to put your funds if you're running a Rega table IMHO.

You could look at this new mat made of wool from the UK.