2. analog
  3. 1201897811

TT mat suggestions...

I am looking for a new turntable mat. I have been considering one of the new funk firm mats but I see a sonic bliss mat on ebay for cheap. Does anyone have any experience with the funk firm mats or the sonic bliss? Any other suggestions in the $100 range (not going to spring for a mystic mat at this time). I have an AR ES1 TT with an Audioquest PT5 arm. The TT sets in an enclosed cabinet (no choice) if this info helps.
hoopster
hoopster OP
184 posts
 
Again, thank you all for your responses. I have ordered an Achromat-5mm. We will see what happens.
xiekitchen
821 posts
 
Uptownaudio: thanks for your information and observation... I have the Ringmat on my Rega P-9 and so far it works the best out of stock felt, and Audioquest Sorbothane. I had the Audioquest on my Rega 3 since about 1992.
dkzzzz's avatar
dkzzzz
124 posts
 
I tried number of mats and home made materials and nothing really works better than other. All those descriptions of blacker blacks and cleaner transients make me smile. Power of self-delusion is unlimited in humans.
Nothing sounds better than 10 dollar felt mat.
Save your money and energy for better components and cartridges.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
I use the Nonefelt with Speedmat combination and find this to be a slight improvement over the felt mat that came with my Music Hall MM7
dkzzzz's avatar
dkzzzz
124 posts
 
Funk Firm Achromat is as useless as all the rest of them. I send it back for store credit.
It makes everything sound bassy with reduced top end. (Rega P3)
More to discover