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Sick of static-y Rega felt mat

I have a P3 Rega, which I'm very pleased with, except that the stock felt mat is so static-y that removing a record from it quickly becomes a comical routine which involves me shaking the record to remove the mat or peeling it off. Basta! Can anyone recommend an alternative? Preferably cheap, preferably the same thickness as the Rega mat since I do not have a VTA. Thanks!
robreuland
dopogue
1,773 posts
 
I'd recommend a Ringmat. Not as cheap as it looks, but I've seen good used ones for $40. Good luck, Dave
hamish67
4 posts
 
I would recommend Herbies Way Exellent Deluxe TT Mat. I just replaced my P3 felt mat with one. Cost $58.00 plus shipping.Buy the thicker mat to match your felt mat in thickness,2.76 mm. Stay flat unllike the felt item. I don't regret spending the cash. Good Day, Shawn
rwwear
2,867 posts
 
Have you seen the acrylic platters for the Rega? Might be worth checking out.
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
You might also consider a cork mat. VPI has a replacement cork mat made for its record cleaning machines -- about $10, as I recall -- and I'm using it on my VPI HW-10 Mk4 TT. It has a peel-off back with sticky surface, so it will adhere to the platter if that's your preference. You can buy the cork mat direct from VPI (see their web site), or from a VPI dealer.
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