The same properties that make felt a gentler option for a turntable mat also make it a less durable option.
Vpi felt mat.
It just works and sounds best for this turntable.
I did try a couple of other mats just to see what they were about including cork but i kept returning to the felt mat.
Felt is soft and gentle on the surface of your records.
I find the corkery mat sounds better overall than the other i have tried.
Turntable platter mat rubber 12 inch silicone turntable lp slipmat universal compatible for audio technica at lp120bk at lp 1200 turntable platter 12 inch diameter 4 7 out of 5 stars 64 15 99 15.
I especially like that it works perfectly for removing and replacing records without turning the motor off.
Felt mat black.
It is good for sound read more.
Improves sound quality details.
Felt is a bit delicate and rips more easily than rubber leather or even cork mats.
Felt is one of the mainstays of platter mat material.
Reviewed in the united states on june 7 2018.
The cork rubber mat is an affordable composite mat that is another nice alternative to a felt or leather mat.
However they are much more difficult to clean.
Signature record weight stainless steel.
I have tried different mats and like the cork and rubber mat i have in the link below.
I am still using the stock felt mat on my rega rp6.
Heavy duty solid aluminum construction.
Soft felt construction excellent for djing everyday listening details.
Suitable for all turntables the mat helps to reduce resonance and vibration while helping to protect your records from undue damage and stress.
Another nice thing thing is the old felt mat created more dust on my records.
With this mat it s easier to keep the records clean.
This is a plain jane felt mat of thin medium thickness 2 mm i d say that comes stock with the linn lp12 turntable.
Stock linn lp12 felt mat 30 usd.
5 0 out of 5 stars five stars.
Recommended for turntables with thick felt mat or thin rubber mat about 1 8 thick most popular upgrade choice for thorens orbit vpi scout 1 1 and vpi traveler for scout 1 1 and traveler ii platter with raised center hub choose 4 25 donut hole option from the shopping cart drop down menu.
It is similar to the rega felt mat which is rather ubiquitous in the hi fi world but just ever so slightly thinner and coarser feeling.
These mats are probably the most aesthetically pleasing able to feature colourful designs and graphics that can make your turntable more personal.
