I've got to agree with noromance. I've used many different mats and they all were different, but not overall better to what was already used. Certain pieces of music seemed to like one while others sounded somewhat better with another. NO mat was superior including TTW copper mat on the platter. Some cost quite a bit more, but were worth less. I've had Boston Audio, Origin Live Herbie's mat, TTW copper mat (platter), Platter Pad, a different copper platter, glueing down the supplied rubber mat. These changes were done to VPI Classic, VPI Scout, Lenco with multiple upgrades, and a Maplenoll Ariadne. Thus far, the best sound by far was with no extra mat on the lead platter of the Maplenoll.
I'm an anti-aftermarket mat guy at this point. I may try an Artisan Fidelity copper mat on my Lenco platter, but it's very expensive. I'm rebuilding my 10-layered plinth right now so it can be used with the much upgraded AF chassis--we'll see how that goes.
I'm an anti-aftermarket mat guy at this point. I may try an Artisan Fidelity copper mat on my Lenco platter, but it's very expensive. I'm rebuilding my 10-layered plinth right now so it can be used with the much upgraded AF chassis--we'll see how that goes.