Vinyl Accessories - Skip It or Buy It!

laltik-

If you're only playing new LP's, then US may not be such a big deal, like it is to me for bin specials. The Kirmuss has been getting an overall thumbs up here and other forums for the price.

I want the Cadillac for Yugo pricing. Convenience of using it like a toaster-drop an LP in, it's cleaned/dried ready to play. That's reserved for the AudioDesk and a couple more. Even used, they just aren't at a price I'm willing  to open my wallet.

Eventually, someone will figure out how to piece one together similar to the AD,at a price for the "everyday guy". The machine isn't  high tech, and maybe even a little Rube Goldberg!

Good luck.

@lalitk ,

A record mat dampens (a mechanical bearing) vibrations, and platter resonance, allowing the cartridge to trace the record groove more accurately, equalling better sound.

There's a new Keith Monks cleaner coming out might be worth checking out.
https://www.audioasylumtrader.com/ca/listing/Turntables/Keith-Monks/PRODIGY-Record-Cleaning-Machine/...

@dodgealum ,

Sorry, the MyMat is a one time product I developed out of love for this (hobby) and don't intend to make a business out of it. I can send you some pictures if you'll send me your email by PM. 

BTW, I currently sell them through PMs.

There is a review in the works by a respected third party that I'll post a link to when it's finished. Thanks for your interest.

@slaw,

Thank you for the clarification. I guess SME got me covered, here is the description from their website, the Model 15 platter is

“Machined from aluminium alloy and weighs over 4.6 kg (10 lbs). It is extensionally damped, the top surface being diamond-turned with a fine scroll. This method of finishing contacts a myriad of tiny fibres with the underside of the record, firmly coupling it to the platter”.

And they suggest to avoid anything that might scratch the turntable platter. The material is as delicate as a record itself and very easily damaged.