SP-10 Mat

I like the Herbie's business. They sell a lot of nice accessories for reasonable prices, but I would not rate their tt mat in the same league with the best of the others that have been mentioned. In my mind, therefore, the mat is a false economy. For less than $200 more you can have the Mat2. Since the SP10 (Mk2 or 3) is worth a few to many thousands of dollars, it does not make sense to save a few hundred on something as crucial as a platter mat. That's just my opinion developed over a few decades of looking for least expensive ways out. I stopped thinking that way. I do respect your opinion which may differ from mine as far as ranking the Herbie's mat. (I do own a Herbie's mat, by the way.)

This is what I've used for several years on my SP-10:

Custom Design Inert Turntable Matt

http://www.analogueseduction.net/turntable-mats/custom-design-inert-turntable-matt-for-suspended-turntables-.html

You'll need the stainless steel version.

Then why not sit on the f***in' thing? Be my guest.

:^)

funny - you made me spit up some coffee on my keyboard Lew.

I have a riddle and this is for the serious "mat lovers" - hmmm....lets define it has those with at least 3 different mats. Or at least one that is made from an animal.

ok the riddle.

How do you know when somebody "really" loves their mat ?

Jarrett or other owners of MS mats.
I am curious - how does one know if their MS mat is a real MS one or a replica from .....?
Reason I ask is there have been discussions on this forum of many fake ones being sold. thanks

JB, Thanks for that URL. If the mat is made the way they claim, it might be very effective, and it is quite reasonable in price.

Ct, I kind of regretted that remark; it's the kind of thing one can say in face to face conversation with a friend but might be taken the wrong way on the internet. I meant no offense to the previous post-er, only good fun. Glad it made someone laugh. It made me laugh too.