TT mats

I use a FunkFirm Achromat 5mm in combination with a flexible, 1mm thick material I happened across, no weight/clamp..perfect!!!

Relegated my Stillpoints LP-1 to the top casing of my phono-stage.

I have a VPI Prime Signature. I could not stand the "hard" sound from the bare platter. I got the 3mm Achromat, I use the peripheral ring and the sound sweetened up and became more musical. VPI claims the paper shipped on the platter is supposed to be used as a mat also. I don't know what they listen to, but I want musical music. I had heard about the Achromat on many forum threads, but Michael Fremer's review was what sold me.

right now I am using the Boston Audio Mat with the Stillpoints LPI.  Tried the Achromat and was not impressed initially.  will revisit

Micro Seiki CU-500 is hard to beat.
SAEC SS-300 has the best price on the used market.
Took those pictures long time ago, but still use the mats and don;t want to change them for anything else. 

@chakster Both of those mats are metal placed on a metal platter. That’s like placing a record directly on the brass top plate on the new 1200G.

There’s not much dampening going on there.

Can you describe the sound difference between what you use and a mat made out of elastomer type of material?