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.
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.
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.
Chris
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I'm David.
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.
I'll sending the acromat for your TT because you can't have a Tenuto.
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I'm Paul.
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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I'm guy.
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.
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