You'll be a mat analyst. I was thinking of trying the Jakes leather one and the Funk Firm one. I like the Washi (TEAC) Supposedly, as it breaks in a little more it won't lift off the table when I change records. It's only 1 mm so 1/2 the thickness of the Rega mat. The smaller FF one is 3 mm (and they recommend the 5 mm one which is out of the question), and supposedly the size of the leather one was off, so I am hoping the TEAC will break in properly. Supposedly that is the best design - a grippy surface with a very slightly padded internal sections with a backing that sticks to the platter well.
Please let us know about how Herbie's compares and what it costs.
Please let us know about how Herbie's compares and what it costs.