@tzh21y
The bearing type, as you point out, does matter in the context of comparing a VPI aluminum platter w/or w/o an aluminum platter.
I’ve found a mat material I love on my Classic 3 & my Townshend Rock 7. Two very different TTs and platters.
Even more, right now, I’m using a Funk Firm Achromat (5mm) w/ my thin (1mm) mat on my Rock 7 without a clamp and love it!
The bearing type, as you point out, does matter in the context of comparing a VPI aluminum platter w/or w/o an aluminum platter.
I’ve found a mat material I love on my Classic 3 & my Townshend Rock 7. Two very different TTs and platters.
Even more, right now, I’m using a Funk Firm Achromat (5mm) w/ my thin (1mm) mat on my Rock 7 without a clamp and love it!