Turntable Mat question

I read a turntable Mat comparison which mentioned that although there are many different choices,
some audiophiles will use LP Records as a mat
What is your opinion about this ?

rocky131304-26-2019 1:48am

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noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,026 posts 05-04-2019 at 09:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @fatboyriding No issues with the weight of the slate platter. You sure it's not 'drying out' the music?
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,026 posts 04-28-2019 at 04:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Tried the Boston mat and it killed the sound. Yes, it made things quieter and more controlled but it robbed the music of soul. Almost like going from a great original analog pressing to a remastered CD.
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,026 posts 04-27-2019 at 07:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well, wouldn’t you know it? I took off the 10" record mat and played Basie Jam #2 again directly on the CTC oversize aluminum platter on my 401. Heck, better. Tighter bass, faster 3D cymbals, more color and emotion. I didn’t even bother adjusting VTA as it sounds perfect. Thanks for berating me!
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,026 posts 04-27-2019 at 03:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm taking some heat for my 10" vinyl record mat. It sounds better on most material than many other mats I've listened to and that's all that matters.
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,026 posts 04-26-2019 at 03:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use a 10" EP and it beats everything I've tried on my slate- plinth Garrard 401.

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