Turntable Mats for Technics Grand Class, "G" Series
I have the original anniversary edition Technics 1200 GAE. Shortly after I got it way back in like 2016, I put the rubber turntable mat aside and began using a leather and cork matt from Wooden Bull. See https://woodenbull.com. I never looked back.
Recently, I pulled out a Ringmat and noticed a more robust sound with more definition in the low end.
I'd like to try another. Recommendations?
@stereo5 The Oracle needs to be bonded to the platter for it to do its job. You didn't do that since you were able to 'go back' (you would have had to chisel the Oracle off, since it has a pretty effective permanent sticky back) so you really didn't hear what this pad is about. |
@atmasphere, I questioned the Oracle dealer I purchased it from, they said they don’t recommend sticking it to the platter, so I did not. Who knew? I wish I had the kahunas to stick it down. I do love my HRS lightweight record weight though. I should have asked you🙁 |
@atmasphere, such a "permanent" attachment would make it very difficult to ever remove the platter if needed. That seems risky to me but guess that is personal. I have a heavy, thick rubber mat from a SP-10 Mk 2 I need to dig out and try on my SL1200 G. |
Why does the mat have to be glued to the platter? Seems to me you’re better off with nothing between mat and platter, for best energy transfer. If the mat slips in the absence of glue, I’d consider a record clamp or weight to push the mat down from above. In fact the graphite mats do potentially slip if the platter surface is slick, and I use a clamp. |
