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    Join Date: Mar 2019

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    I'm Mike.

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    I have two turntables, an AR Legend and a Linn LP12 Sondek - are there any turntable mats that you would recommend that would be an improvement on the standard felt mats?

    Thanks in advance - hope this is in the correct section as I am new here.

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    When I had an LP12, I used a ringmat, it was ok, not sure it's worth bothering changing from the felt to be honest.
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    When I owned an LP12, Funk Firm's acromat was a real improvement over the felt one. I have one somewhere which I was going to try on a different tt, PM me your address if you would like to try it.

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    I'll sending the acromat for your TT because you can't have a Tenuto.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigman80 View Post
    I'll sending the acromat for your TT because you can't have a Tenuto.
    Sorry Bigman80, could you explain this thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by antonio View Post
    When I owned an LP12, Funk Firm's acromat was a real improvement over the felt one. I have one somewhere which I was going to try on a different tt, PM me your address if you would like to try it.
    PM sent

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    Do people find that there is any staic build up between Achromat and the record? I have a SDS mat and a homemade felt-like mat made from a very thin conductive fabric that is used in pressure sensors which is bonded to the spindle which is earthed. Its a heavyweight solution and I would like to find out if a lighter Achromat would work better.
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    well worth trying one of these (imo):

    http://www.analogueinnovation.com/page6.htm

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    Notts Analogue Spacemat! Way better than the felt mat on pre-Cirkus LP12's but less good with the Cirkus decks and it's only twenty quid or so retail. Current LP12's are a rather different animal though I think. The old fruitbox colourations are very much reduced these days, but I haven't had the chance to really 'play' with a current one to find out about current mat advise and choices. Spacemat on the leaner livelier legend should be just fine i think.

    The Ringmat used to work really well but was and is expensive, as is the Achromat. I found the sound less splashy than a felt mat but the 'calmer' quality may not suit some older cartridges with high frequency roll-offs. I think those who look more at supporting the inner to centre of the record rather than the outside edge do have a point here.

    I still like cheapo cork mats though... The prices of so many 'me too' add-ons is effin' obscene imo.
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    the space mat does not fit the lp12 due to the lip,or at least the one i bought after your recommendation didnt dave.
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
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