I see that the Achromatic platter mat sells for a little over $100. I'm thinking of buying it based on MoFi's recommendation. I can always return it if I don't like it or it makes little difference.
It's amazing what a little tweak can do. I just yesterday got the Rega white belt, and the improvement was amazing. All of a sudden the imaging snapped into place and the sound became fuller. The bass even improved. I never would have believed it with just the change of a belt!
i originally mistakenly ordered the Edwards sub platter.
I haven't read any good reports about it, so I ordered the Tangospinner from Argentina which I've heard many good things about. I haven't gotten either of them yet, but when they arrive I'll try and compare them and return the inferior one. I know the Groovetracer sub is the most recommended but it's more than I want to spend.
viridian, Your certainly right about the dollars adding up, but for a few hundred dollars it's cheaper than buying a better table.