Turntable Mat question

As I said mine came with TWO felt washers, not sure if that is common?
The one I use is half the thickness of the other.

I did try the thicker one but even on a thin flexible record it just did not feel right so back in the drawer that went never to see the Sun again!

Possibly Mitchell realised their original standard washer was maybe too thick for some of the 180 and 200g reissues? Feedback to them from customers possibly?

That would be my best guess.

I have only ever used the thinner one and I truly do not lock it down very hard.

I have been using the Mitchell record clamp for a few years now in combination with the 5mm Achromat.

The beauty of the Mitchel is that you can apply as little or as much pressure as you desire. And it comes with two different thickness felt washers so some flexibility there too.

Not seen any issues on 200g vinyl and it really does flatten down some of the "flexi flier" records very well indeed.

YMMV

Interesting test Ralph.
I literally had to place my ear within 3 inch of the arm/cart before I could hear it.
One foot away absolute silence.

Nice to have some type of confirmation of what my listening tests have told me.

Thanks!

I did try the Hudson acrylic mat ( with label recess) but still preferred my 5mm Funk Firm Achromat.

However it is all going to be tt dependant as well as platter material.

Everyone is likely to have a slightly different experience.

My tt is Nottingham Analog Spacedeck.