1) I can't find the MyMat on US Audio Mart. A little help, please?
2) isn't it the height of insanity (or arrogance) to recommend that one spend $250 on a mat for a Linn Basik? That money surely could be better spent.
3) I have a Linn Basik in my "B" system. It came with the original felt mat which causer more ststic than anyting I ever used before. I tried a few different leather, cork and rubber mats and settled on a 'Simple Mat' similar to this one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G716NPQ?tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
It sounded better than the felt and it didn't stick to the LP every time I changed records.
4) In my main system I have an Oracle Alexandria MK III. It came with a felt mat that was soft on one side and harder on the other. I replaced it with a sorbothane Groove Isolater that I had from an older Alexandria; but by that time Oracle was recommending an acrylic mat, which they sold for $215 in 2016. I thought I'd try an inexpensive version I got on ebay before I committed that much. I liked it so much I got one for the Basik, as well. Now I use one on the Alex and simply add a Wasabi (Highly recommended as
@cardani mentioned) when I'm playing an LP under 180 grams, so I don't have to adjust VTA every time.
On The Basik I use an acrylic mat with the Simple Mat to soften things up a bit, as it fits that system's sound better.
5) The Basik does not have a very powerful motor. Don't use anything too heavy and Linn does NOT recommend clamps or weights for this reason.
Best of listening, and I am interested in your mat, @slaw, if I can find it