VPI Classic 1 use of the cork mat

VPI platters are designed for no mats. The unit is yours, so if you like it fine.

Stringreen is correct but I have some experience with your mat options. Ringmat and other cork choices have always sounded bright and thin to me. Herbie's (which I still use) sounds more open and natural but will tell you what your TT feet sound like.

The best option for making VPI tables sound the best they can is to get rid of the minifeet, and screw in heavy brass feet with no "give" so that the table is absolutely immovable right down to the center of the earth. I use Bearpaws (Vermontaudio.com). Boy what an ear opening that was when I substituted these Bearpaws...everything is better, bass, mids, highs..soundstage,...everything.