Acrylic platters & mats???

I know this is a dumb question, but do people with acrylic platters use a mat of some kind, or do they put the record right on the platter?

jbaussie12-08-2004 2:39am

tbabb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 18 posts 12-13-2004 at 04:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just got the Herbie's mat and it works great with my Scout/Acrylic platter. It also works well with the stock clamp, which is a plus. I completely agree with jofi statements. How can you go wrong with the Money Back offer?
tbabb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 18 posts 12-15-2004 at 05:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Graham, I never cared for having the record on the Acrylic and clamped. It always sounded "edgy" like that. I did my own DIY mat and liked it (smooth, natural, relaxed), but could not use a clamp with it because it would sound too damped. The Herbies mat does a much better job than my DIY mat and also allows me to use the clamp without the negative effects of overdamping. I'm getting better low level detail and a relaxed natural sound. It sounds just right. It has just the right amount of damping, so in my book, it's a keeper. - Tim