Turntable mat options

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. 

Many years ago I ditched the glass platter in favour of an acrylic platter.

I would have to guess that ditching the very heavy platter from the RP8 might not be a good idea, so I would recommend you try an Acrylic mat.

There are many out there, so take time to find the right one. A depression to accommodate the label is preferred

Hope that helps