VPI Classic Platter- Naked or better with a mat?


I was contemplating trying a Living Voice Mystic Mat or Millenium mat, as I've read very positive reviews about it for my Super Scoutmaster Ref. rimdrive. I called Music Direct and was told to leave the Classic platter as it is without using a mat, as it is a beautiful platter the way it is. The salesperson also said he did not hear it with a mat, but thought it was great without any mat. Very refreshing to not be told that it would make a positive difference and try to sell you. I appreciate that about Music Direct. Just wondering what others have tried and what your experiences are with different mats. Thanks.
hiendmuse
Dover....NO colorations is the real answer. One can search a lifetime for products that have complimentary colorations. Regarding the Classic platter mat....I thought that paper one was just there to protect the thin rubber one in transit.....I tossed it immediately.
Stringreen - you misread my post, I dont ascribe to the complementary colorations school of audio engineering.
Stringreen
Regarding the Classic platter mat....I thought that paper one was just there to protect the thin rubber one in transit.....I tossed it immediately.

What is trash to some audiophiles is nirvana to others ?

I better say it before Syntax does.

This is High End today.

Thanks for the smile Stringreen.
Dover-

That's not what I'm saying. HW includes the mat to better integrate the platter design into all systems. Most audiophiles (myself included) use the Classic platter sans mat.

But I have to say that I have yet to hear an uncolored cartridge. Lyra, Koetsu, van den Hul, ZYX, Clearaudio, Shelter, etc. -they all have a "house" sound. (no different than electronics eg never going to mistake cj for ARC or Krell for Rowland!).