TransFi TURNTABLE PLATTER MAT...... THE 'RESO-MAT'

[Marco]

Pic of my T/T with the Resomat and MN platter fitted:





Marco.

[Audio Al]

Pic of my T/T with the Resomat and MN platter fitted:





Marco.

I see you still have the " Audio Al " Sticker

[Marco]

Lol - it's an Audio Origami one actually

Marco.

[Theo]

Like all things in 'tweakworld', there are no absolutes: I've bought (and sold) a Resomat as it wasn't the best solution on my t/t. I've tried it, YNWaN's (Mark) prototype (which I preferred), an Achromat, the Origin Live mat; the ones I have retained are the Trio ceramic mat and the Audio Technica vacuum platter, which is the best compromise (for me) in terms of least vinyl noise, detail retrieval, soundstaging and bass control. Mark's prototype, which worked on a similar principle but supported the LP under the label only, worked very well with the three-legged POD clamp, giving a calm, relaxed and detailed presentation. The ceramic mat has a real boogie factor on the L-07D, but loses out on the detail front.

At this level, it's all about the presentation you like. My AT is the one I like best on my t/t, but I like to have a variety of options to hand, especially with different arm/cartridge combinations.

[Marco]

Hi Theo,

Like all things in 'tweakworld', there are no absolutes, as it wasn't the best solution on my t/t...

Absolutely (no pun intended)!

Although, I don't think that any of us know which *anything* is ultimately the best solution on our T/T or system, mats or otherwise, quite simply because, with hi-fi, we're all on continual learning curve. Therefore 'best' is only applicable on a temporary basis until eventually something else supersedes that 'best'.

In terms of T/T mats, way back I used to think that a Sounddeadsteel Isoplatmat was 'best', then a Herbies Way Excellent, then a Blue Horizon, followed by an Achromat, and finally a Clearaudio Harmonicer - each one audibly and demonstrably superior on my T/T than its predecessor, by acting as less of a barrier between what was recorded in the grooves and what was heard by me, the listener - before settling on my current favourite mat: the Resomat, which in that respect takes things to a new level on my turntable.

However, as I'm sure you'd agree, the sonic optimisation of a turntable is a continually movable feast. Therefore in that respect, it's only natural our opinions will move in line with that, as we discover newer and better ways of doing things. I would say, though, that the Resomat is likely to improve the sound of most well-sorted turntables, where obtaining the highest resolution from vinyl is the ultimate goal.

Marco.

[MCRU]

Pic of my T/T with the Resomat and MN platter fitted:





Marco.

I thought you didn't own a camera dude, what's happening?

[Marco]

Lol - it's the same camera that's always been used for me posting pics here: DEL'S!

She was off last week on half-term (as she's a teacher), so had time to take the pics, and upload them from her digital camera onto my laptop, so try again, daftee!!

Marco.

[Joe]

Lol - it's the same camera that's always been used for me posting pics here: DEL'S!

She was off last week on half-term (as she's a teacher), so had time to take the pics, and upload them from her digital camera onto my laptop, so try again, daftee!!

Marco.

How can it possibly be half-term; they've only just gone back after Easter! I reckon she's playing truant.

[Marco]

Lol, sorry, Easter holidays or whatever else they're called! She was off work anyway for two weeks, and only returned on Monday

Marco.

[CageyH]

Any updates on your thoughts?