Turntable Matt for Gyrodec?

[Rocky]

Hi

I have a Gyrodec, and i am terribly lazy. I don't stop the spin when flipping the disc, and I've noticed I have scratched a few LPs doing this.

I was wondering about adding a felt matt to it to prevent this.

Would this be a generally decent idea or is there a better option?

Thanks
R.

[Barry]

Yes - the better option is not to be so lazy, and stop the TT when changing the record or 'flipping it over'.

You obviously don't use a record clamp, but I hope you give the record a quick 'wipe' with a record brush (which takes all of 2 seconds). Stopping and restarting the TT doesn't take up too much extra time. A felt mat is just as capable of getting dirty with use, and scratching your records.

[AJSki2fly]

Hi

I have a Gyrodec, and i am terribly lazy. I don't stop the spin when flipping the disc, and I've noticed I have scratched a few LPs doing this.

I was wondering about adding a felt matt to it to prevent this.

Would this be a generally decent idea or is there a better option?

Thanks
R.

Not a good idea, sorry but that is the way it is, also you will score the platter

[Spectral Morn]

The Gyro will sound worse with a mat and you should use the clamp, it sounds better with it.

[gwernaffield]

i use a cork mat , with a rubber base ,,stuck to that ,,about 4 mm thick and have no problems,, but i also dont use a clamp , but a heavy puck

regards pete

[Rocky]

i use a cork mat , with a rubber base ,,stuck to that ,,about 4 mm thick and have no problems,, but i also dont use a clamp , but a heavy puck

regards pete

Thanks, I might get a cork and felt matt and see which one works better, or just as good. Cork looks terrible, so I think Ill just try a black felt matt and see how I go,

Its highely unlikely I will ever stop the platter spinning to change the record, hence the reason for my post, I was merely asking for suggestions on the better matts to use if anyone had used them, as there are a lot on the market.

The Gyroclamp is a convoluted process, but I like the puck idea.Although it all sounds wonderful without these things.

[Spectral Morn]

Thanks, I might get a cork and felt matt and see which one works better, or just as good. Cork looks terrible, so I think Ill just try a black felt matt and see how I go,

Its highely unlikely I will ever stop the platter spinning to change the record, hence the reason for my post, I was merely asking for suggestions on the better matts to use if anyone had used them, as there are a lot on the market.

The Gyroclamp is a convoluted process, but I like the puck idea.Although it all sounds wonderful without these things.

I hope your arm allows you to adjust VTA, otherwise the adding of a mat will mess up the arm, cart, record surface interface,

[Rocky]

I hope your arm allows you to adjust VTA, otherwise the adding of a mat will mess up the arm, cart, record surface interface,

This isn't my first rodeo, My SME V has full VTA adjustment.

[Spectral Morn]

This isn't my first rodeo, My SME V has full VTA adjustment.

No equipment list so how would I know. A friendly suggestion, as no way of knowing level of knowledge etc.

[AJSki2fly]

Thanks, I might get a cork and felt matt and see which one works better, or just as good. Cork looks terrible, so I think Ill just try a black felt matt and see how I go,

Its highely unlikely I will ever stop the platter spinning to change the record, hence the reason for my post, I was merely asking for suggestions on the better matts to use if anyone had used them, as there are a lot on the market.

The Gyroclamp is a convoluted process, but I like the puck idea.Although it all sounds wonderful without these things.

Using a puck would be best has you will get better contact of the record to the platter/mat and this is widely accepted as improving the low end control and depth, also if you have a slightly warped record it will flatten it and make it easier for you arm and cartridge to track, also improving things sonically.

[Rocky]

No equipment list so how would I know. A friendly suggestion, as no way of knowing level of knowledge etc.

Cool, it wasn't my question though, so you were not to know as it wasn't strictly relevant to what I was asking. No bother.

[Rocky]

Using a puck would be best has you will get better contact of the record to the platter/mat and this is widely accepted as improving the low end control and depth, also if you have a slightly warped record it will flatten it and make it easier for you arm and cartridge to track, also improving things sonically.

I dont like them myself, everything works well as it is, I am just looking to prevent vinyl damage, so was looking for views on various turntable matts to find a decent felt one to prevent vinyl damage without having to purchase a range to find out myself.

However it does seem that this is the only way to find out, so I'll report back what worked best.

[AJSki2fly]

I dont like them myself, everything works well as it is, I am just looking to prevent vinyl damage, so was looking for views on various turntable matts to find a decent felt one to prevent vinyl damage without having to purchase a range to find out myself.

However it does seem that this is the only way to find out, so I'll report back what worked best.

In my experience a cork on with rubber impregnated particles works best, and they are reasonably priced, you can also get different thicknesses. However different platters can work better with different materials.

[steve-z]

Changing record sides without stopping the platter is a practice that harks back to early Rega turntables, their dealers used to push the practice as it supposedly gave a longer life to the motor and belt, personally I always thought it was a daft idea.
As to mats I’ve tried just about everything other than the ridiculously expensive ones, some mats work better on some platter types but not on others.
I like cork, it seems to work best with metal platters, thick rubber likewise, both damp any ringing effectively.
I have used the Origin Live mat on metal and MDF platters (Project Debut Carbon and Genie replacing the std thin felt mats) and that works extremely well, being a little under 1mm thick it’s good if you don’t have arm height adjustment, it gave a very taut bass and even mid and treble.
I still use the OL mat on my Rega P3 but it’s under an acrylic mat, put there to prevent slippage that’s possible with smooth acrylic going onto glass, it also gets the vta spot on.


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[Beobloke]

Don’t worry about a mat - just work on your record removal and refitting technique which needs to be swift and decisive. The only time I place it remove s record from a stationary platter is if the deck in question is automatic. Otherwise, the platter stays running and I’ve never had any scratch issues, aside from my eczema, of course.

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