Vpi Felt Mat

I am still using the stock felt mat on my rega rp6.

Vpi felt mat. It is good for sound read more. I have tried different mats and like the cork and rubber mat i have in the link below. Felt mat black. Reviewed in the united states on june 7 2018.

Heavy duty solid aluminum construction. Soft felt construction excellent for djing everyday listening details. 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. The cork rubber mat is an affordable composite mat that is another nice alternative to a felt or leather mat.

Felt is one of the mainstays of platter mat material. The same properties that make felt a gentler option for a turntable mat also make it a less durable option. Stock linn lp12 felt mat 30 usd. I find the corkery mat sounds better overall than the other i have tried.

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. 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. Platter puck record stabilizer weight. Signature record weight stainless steel.

This is a plain jane felt mat of thin medium thickness 2 mm i d say that comes stock with the linn lp12 turntable. Mats i have are the oem vpi felt mat that came with my table an all cork mat a ringmat 330 mkii xlr no mat at all and the corkery mat linked below. 5 0 out of 5 stars five stars. 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.

Another nice thing thing is the old felt mat created more dust on my records. Felt mats are not just used for home systems but also by dj s as slip mats designed to have less friction and make. Suitable for all turntables the mat helps to reduce resonance and vibration while helping to protect your records from undue damage and stress. Improves sound quality details.

These mats are probably the most aesthetically pleasing able to feature colourful designs and graphics that can make your turntable more personal. However they are much more difficult to clean. Felt is a bit delicate and rips more easily than rubber leather or even cork mats. With this mat it s easier to keep the records clean.