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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?  

jbhiller
yyman23
153 posts
 

I use the Funk Firm Achromat on my 1200G with great success. I haven't glued it.

oceanandmountains
51 posts
 

For users of the Boston Audio/Sakura graphite mat: no concerns about/experience with the mat scratching your records? 

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mofimadness
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@oceanandmountains...I have (2) Boston Mats that I bought when they first came out many moons ago.  They have had hundreds and hundreds of LPs on them and never ever have I encountered any scratches or marring or anything abnormal...

aberyclark
1,410 posts
 

Can somebody buy the Luxman mat mentioned above and report back? LOL

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atmasphere
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So I was just curious why you stipulate that the mat needs to be glued to the platter.

@lewm That is specifically in the case of the Oracle mat which is designed to be used in that manner. 

I have a mat at home that is the same kind that SOTA used on their early Cosmos turntables; it was sold as an item by itself prior to SOTA acquiring the rights to it. It does not have to be glued down.

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