New mat for Rega P6?


I don’t like the mat that came with the Rega P6, lots of static and that’s even with a zero stat and carbon fiber brush. I’d like to hear from any Rega owners on what they use. Other voices are welcome, just be aware the Rega is not very adjustable, so any suggestions should replace the Rega mat one for one.Thanks in advance!  

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Showing 3 responses by goofyfoot

@chayro nevertheless, a change in the mat will mean a change in sound. I've never used Gruv Glide but I'm assuming that it won't change the sound so point taken.

I have a Herbie's Way Excellent II but Herbie's makes a different mat more suitable for acrylic platters called the Grungebuster. I believe the Rega has an acrylic platter, so the Grungebuster might improve sonics but I doubt you would notice any difference with the Way Excellent from just putting the record directly on the platter. Synergistic Research recently came out with a mat (and weight) but like all of there products, it's expensive.

@smatsui I tried using the Way Excellent II on a Clear Audio with an acrylic platter. There was no difference between the mat and the platter. However, different tables could render different results.