As the single point of contact between a record and turntable platter.
Acrylic platter mat.
Rubber platter mats could still be classed as light weight but are a little bit firmer giving that extra grip onto the platter.
The acrylic turntable mat is a perfect fit for all platters of 12 inches which is the standard gauge for most turntables in the market.
When you place a record directly onto the acrylic surface without a slip mat the record is effectively coupled with the playing surface.
Suitable for all turntables with a 12 platter the mat itself is 3mm thick hence you don t.
It has a well improved sound quality which is possible because it dampens all background noises and mechanical sounds.
Not only will it help to absorb the vibrations but it also allows the stylus to have a better contact with the record itself.
The acrylic turntable mat greenlit lp slipmat is one of the top acrylic turntable mat that audiophiles will choose.
Other materials to look out for include acrylic which is a more dense and expensive material but some swear by its dampening of mechanical sounds and improved warm tones.
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Others even enjoy.
The mat is carried with a removable protective film around it to prevent scratches.
Turntable mat upgrades provide a significant improvement to record sound quality.
Acrylic direct to platter no mat required acrylic is regarded by many as one of the best options for turntable platters as the material is virtually the same as a vinyl record.
It is similar to the rega felt mat which is rather ubiquitous in the hi fi world but just ever so slightly thinner and coarser feeling.
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