Dover, I totally agree that it is wise to use a mat that approximates the weight of the OEM mat on a DD turntable with servo control. I have preached that gospel for years, but lots of folks ignore the principle and claim to be getting away with it. This is one reason why I stick to the OEM platter sheet on my L07D. That and the fact that the L07D sounds so terrific. I do suppose that there is a copper mat out there that would approximate the weight of the platter sheet (5 lbs, I think). Why do you suppose that copper might sound significantly different from, not to say better than, stainless steel? It's also the case that the L07D servo was deliberately designed to exert a much looser control on the speed than does the Technics servo, for one example. I think it only activates when there is +/-3% speed error.
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
I have just acquired a 32 year old JVC/Victor TT-101 DD turntable after having its lesser brother, the TT-81 for the last year.
TT-101
This is one of the great DD designs made at a time when the giant Japanese electronics companies like Technics, Denon, JVC/Victor and Pioneer could pour millions of dollars into 'flagship' models to 'enhance' their lower range models which often sold in the millions.
Because of their complexity however.......if they malfunction.....parts are 'unobtanium'....and they often cannot be repaired.
TT-101
This is one of the great DD designs made at a time when the giant Japanese electronics companies like Technics, Denon, JVC/Victor and Pioneer could pour millions of dollars into 'flagship' models to 'enhance' their lower range models which often sold in the millions.
Because of their complexity however.......if they malfunction.....parts are 'unobtanium'....and they often cannot be repaired.
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