Vpi Felt Mat

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.

Vpi felt mat.

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. It just works and sounds best for this turntable. The same properties that make felt a gentler option for a turntable mat also make it a less durable option. Felt is one of the mainstays of platter mat material.

These mats are probably the most aesthetically pleasing able to feature colourful designs and graphics that can make your turntable more personal. 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. 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. 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. The cork rubber mat is an affordable composite mat that is another nice alternative to a felt or leather mat.

Felt is soft and gentle on the surface of your records. 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. 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.

With this mat it s easier to keep the records clean. Improves sound quality details. I am still using the stock felt mat on my rega rp6. Reviewed in the united states on june 7 2018.

However they are much more difficult to clean. Signature record weight stainless steel. Another nice thing thing is the old felt mat created more dust on my records. 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.

Heavy duty solid aluminum construction. Felt is a bit delicate and rips more easily than rubber leather or even cork mats. Platter puck record stabilizer weight. Felt mats are not just used for home systems but also by dj s as slip mats designed to have less friction and make.