After you have examined all the various mat choices, take a look at the upgrades from Groovetracer. A friend has done the reference sub-platter upgrade and just recently got the Delrin platter for a current P3. The sub-platter, the Herbie's mat, better belt, better support stand all were incremental changes. The Delrin platter is a complete game changer (no mat is used with the Delrin platter). The tonal balance was shifted from a very upper midrange forward presentation to a more balanced sound with a massive increase in detail. You will perceive much more information than you thought could exist on late 50's and 1960's jazz recordings. It's amazing what they were able to capture on those tapes with the technology of the era. That same friend points out that the way microphones were made back then may be reason. They had huge diaphragms compared to todays products.
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!