Project Acryl-it Platter


I have a Debut 3 with Speedbox 2 and Ortofon OM 20 stylus upgrade. Really hate the felt mat that sits on top of the Steel Platter. Considering getting the Acryl-it Platter or possibly a Herbie's Way Excellent Mat or something comparable.

Not sure which way to go and was wondering if any other Project owners could share their experiences with upgrading their Platter and or mat. Would like to keep the cost within the price ranges of the above options.
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Why would Pro-ject supply the Debut with the Ortofon OM series Cart if they are outdated? (I think either Rega and/or Music Hall also include the OM Carts on their entry level tables) I've read a lot of "Professional" reviews of the Debut 3 and none of them trashed the OM. Most of them suggested upgrading to the OM20 or 30.

The Expression is a better TT than the Debut 3, with a better Carbon Fiber arm. I'm sure that table would benefit from a newer Cart.
I owned the Debut 3 before the 1Xpression. I've heard the OM criticism from several people on different forums. The OM sounds respectable on the Debut. The new 2M series sounds a good bit better than the OM series. The Debut is definitely capable of showing the differences. I'm not saying get the top of the line 2M; just suggesting another upgrade for down the road. Take it as you will.
Hi, P. Yes, the Herbie's mat does cut down on the static problem. Doesn't eliminate it completely, but it made a big difference for me.

Tom
Which Herbie's Turntable Mat is appropriate for or has been used by members on the Pro-Ject Debut III? There are quite a bit of options out there. How does one tell which Herbie's TT mat will work with a Debut III and the stock platter it comes with?
Hi, Jedinite24; the mat that is recommended by Herbie for Pro-Ject turntables, and the one I use with my mmf-2.1 turntable, is the standard Way Excellent II-2mm mat. There's a 280mm diameter mat for the smaller platter found on the Debut III.

Regards,
Tom