Sony PS-6750 - mat suggestions

[hermit]

When I bought my Sony PS-6750, it came with a 5mm thick solid rubber mat from another Sony deck. I also got the original Sony oil filled mat which the previous owner didn't like as it was a bit lumpy. I have left it under a heavy piece of solid marble for a few days and succeeded in flattening it out to a degree but it is still slightly 'warped'.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a replacement mat at under £50 new or s/h that would offer an improvement over the 5mm solid rubber mat. Ideally the design of the mat should not be too modern as I would like to keep the deck looking as original as possible but this aspect is not a deal-breaker.

So far the Transfi Reso-mat has caught my eye (despite its modern looks) and I wonder if anyone has tried this out with a DD deck.

I'm open to any other suggestions. It would also be helpful if the mat was not a magnet for cat hair! I think that rules out felt mats.

[walpurgis]

I've generally preferred slightly heavier rubber mats on Japanese turntables including DDs. Mainly I think, because they tend to have lighter platters that ring quite easily and benefit from a bit of added mass and damping.

[struth]

When I bought my Sony PS-6750, it came with a 5mm thick solid rubber mat from another Sony deck. I also got the original Sony oil filled mat which the previous owner didn't like as it was a bit lumpy. I have left it under a heavy piece of solid marble for a few days and succeeded in flattening it out to a degree but it is still slightly 'warped'.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a replacement mat at under £50 new or s/h that would offer an improvement over the 5mm solid rubber mat. Ideally the design of the mat should not be too modern as I would like to keep the deck looking as original as possible but this aspect is not a deal-breaker.

So far the Transfi Reso-mat has caught my eye (despite its modern looks) and I wonder if anyone has tried this out with a DD deck.

I'm open to any other suggestions. It would also be helpful if the mat was not a magnet for cat hair! I think that rules out felt mats.

I am using one on my arezzo and like it. I think, but not sure, that Marco tried one on his Techie.

[oldius]

I have a TTS8000 which already has a damped platter. I replaced the original oil filled mat with an SDS isoplatmat.

It's an outstanding mat for lighter platters and the less existing damping you have, the greater will be its effectiveness. It retails new for about £90 but your deck is worth that investment. They occasionally come up used for around the £50 mark but you have to be quick.

A number of hardcore audiophiles and box swappers have bought one after "hearing" the effect of mine.

[Idlewithnodrive]

I use a combination of a 3 mm Achromat with a 2 mm Cork Rubber compound mat on top of that for my idler and it works very well.

[YNWaN]

I am using one on my arezzo and like it. I think, but not sure, that Marco tried one on his Techie.

I believe Marco has since been led astray by another option - probably not suitable for this situation though.

[hermit]

I have a TTS8000 which already has a damped platter. I replaced the original oil filled mat with an SDS isoplatmat.

It's an outstanding mat for lighter platters and the less existing damping you have, the greater will be its effectiveness. It retails new for about £90 but your deck is worth that investment. They occasionally come up used for around the £50 mark but you have to be quick.

A number of hardcore audiophiles and box swappers have bought one after "hearing" the effect of mine.

Many thanks for all your replies.

Geoff's suggestion of the SDS Isoplatmat is particularly interesting as it seems the Isoplatmat offers an improvement over the original Sony oil-filled mat which is common to both the PS-6750 and TTS-8000. I found a photo of the underside of the TTS-8000 platter on the vintage knob and I can see that the PS-6750 also shares the same pale yellow platter damping material as its big brother. So, it would appear that the SDS mat is a pretty safe bet for my platter given Geoff's experiences.

I'll just have to save up for a bit but it looks like the SDS mat is worth the extra cost.

Geoff, do you also use the IsoCover or just the Isoplatmat on its own?

[oldius]

I don't use the cover but I think I should and will probably get one. Without it the record tends to take a little time to grip.

[oldius]

I've bought the cover now; thanks for the reminder.

[hermit]

Thanks to a couple of generous birthday gifts, I have placed an order today for the isoplatmat and cover.

This video showing it's effectiveness was the clincher - very impressive.