Turntable Mats for Technics Grand Class, "G" Series


I have the original anniversary edition Technics 1200 GAE.  Shortly after I got it way back in like 2016, I put the rubber turntable mat aside and began using a leather and cork matt from Wooden Bull. See https://woodenbull.com.  I never looked back.

Recently, I pulled out a Ringmat and noticed a more robust sound with more definition in the low end. 

I'd like to try another. Recommendations?  

128x128jbhiller

+1...on the Boston Audio Mat, but I like my Funk Firm Achromat a little better.

Three of my 5 turntables sport a Boston Audio Mat, either the 2mm or the 3mm version.  I use the SAEC SS300, on my Victor TT101. I realize there are some theoretical reasons not to use a solid metal mat, but I have been happy with the SAEC, nevertheless.  On my Kenwood L07D, I use a solid copper copy of the original stainless steel "platter sheet", which is Kenwood's term for what the rest of us would call its platter mat. In this case, the copper replacement mat sounds better than the OEM stainless steel one, I am guessing because copper is a better EMI shield than stainless; the L07D is quieter and more mellow with the copper mat.  I had the copper mat custom made for me in the US to match the shape and weight of the original. Apparently, Kenwood did not see a problem using a solid metal mat on their finest turntable.

Another vote for the BAM for my GAE. After trying 4 other mats. I liked it so much, I purchased another one recently for my modded 1200.

I was reading a post or review where it was said that Luxman sells quite a few TT mats to non Luxman TT owners. I was surprised

 

https://www.hawthornestereo.com/luxman-pd-171a-turntable-mat.html

Dear @jbhiller: Try to find out the original Sota Mat, it's the best ever Mat for any TT and you can mate it with the Basis Audio reflex Clamp. You just can't do better.

 

Ragrds and ENJOY THE MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,

R.