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Replacement Linn LP12 mat

I'm looking for some recommendations for a new platter mat for my vintage LP12.  The original felt mat is a bit worn so I'd to replace it as well as upgrade it.  I'd prefer not to have to adjust the height of the tonearm so I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a mat that's the same thickness as the original factory mat.  I'm considering the Origin Live mat which is 1mm thick but I'm not sure if it's a good match.  Thanks very much for your time and suggestions.  Much appreciated!
hifijones

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hifijones OP
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OK guys thanks for your replies and input.

And to answer the question from audio_d: the reason that I don’t want to adjust the tonearm height is because I’m an Old Fart and I’ve always had 2 left thumbs. And now those thumbs are old too! There are no Linn dealers here in Albuquerque and none in NM as well. And I haven’t found any service centers here in the city that I’d trust with my LP12 for even 1 minute so I’m trying to keep it simple. So thanks again for the recommendations but I think I’ll take the path of least resistance (as usual) and source a replacement Linn mat.
hifijones OP
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Thank you mem2112 for the recommendation. As I discovered via the link the Plattamat 2 is no longer available because Analogue Innovation can no longer source that particular type of cork to continue production. But they do have some B-Stock mats available so I’m going to buy one of those. They assured me that the mat is the same thickness as the original felt mat because the Plattamat 2 was designed for the LP12. There are definitely static issues with the original felt mat especially here in the dry desert. So I have nothing to lose.

Thanks everybody for your input!
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