Best Platter Material


With different turntable platters being used out there, is there one that is better over amother for vinyl playback?

The most common materials I've come across include:
- aluminum
- acrylic
- glass
- delrin
- ceramic
- copper

Also, if using some sort of platter mat (felt, rubber, cork, etc.) does it even matter which material is being used for the platter?
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Showing 1 response by magfan

In the 'old days' when TT was the only game in town, Dual had a 2-piece platter, either half would ring like a bell when struck, but together were nearly inert. Resonant frequency of each piece was carefully chosen.

For a budget job it was very good and well executed.

If I were building a 100% cost no-object TT, I'd investigate Carbon. I don't know if some of the more exotic forms...Graphene or Buckeyballs are available in large enough quantities yet. It may obviate the need for anti-static measures.