Linn users, what is your preference for your platter mat?
I am a recent purchaser of a Linn LP12. It's an older version, has Cirkus bearing and I think the first Lingo version. Has Ekos arm. Came with Linn Karma cartridge, which is also quite old. I am listening to it and am very pleased so far. The mat that came with it is black felt and looks new. Is there anything wrong with these felt mats? Had the same on an AR TT, it got old and frayed so replaced with a rubber one but it seems to produce a lot of static. Wondering what other Linn users prefer. Thanks.
I have no luck trying to find the dealer list in the US. I live in NE Missouri and guessing I have nothing within 4 to 6 hours. Don't know why the dealer search doesn't work but it doesn't for me. I would consider buying my own jig if I have any work to do. I also have an AR table, THE AR, which is very similar. I used to think AR copied Linn but recent study shows it to be the other way around. Kind of funny. Both kind of copied old Thorens. Just interesting. |
You could email support dwlabs@linn.co.uk |
The original felt mat is what i use. Mine has shrunk a little round the edges, so I will probably get a newer mat from Linn. The felt mats are what I have used for years, but they can attract to the record with static if one isn't careful. The new Collaro mat looks interesting, but I have not heard it. |
Sorry for the long delay in responding. Re: the difference between the felt mat and the Herbie's mat. To my ear, everything is better with the Herbie's mat. It has been way too long since I have listened to the felt mat that I can't give you more detail. If you are in the US and want to try my Herbie's mat, I will send it to you no charge. If you want, look me up on the other audiophile site under acman51 to make connection about this. Re: the question about a jig, yes I do have one. It is really necessary to work on the LP12. |
