sokogear
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| Turntable mat journey My Rega mat is the heavier duty one. Not sure if it came standard on my P8 or if it is the upgraded one I bought when I had my P5, which may be the greatest value in Rega’s history IMHO.@mr_m - the extreme mat is designed to go over felt because i... | |
| Turntable mat journey Found double sided scotch tape - the weakest adhesive I think you can find that is easily removable with no residue. Consider the problem solved, but I'll be glad to hear other recommendations that haven't already been discussed. Thanks to all. | |
| Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components? Sometimes listening is not feasible, or at least blind testing in one's own environment is not feasible, so we depend on recommendations of trusted influencers or other members who are known to have good listening skills and are not corrupted or p... | |
| Turntable mat journey Hey @Rossb - I inquired about the Nottingham (now sold by Origin Live) and they told me that they have static issues and sometimes lift off the record as does the Rega.....Oh well, off to Home Depot to look for some thin, no residue, double sided ... | |
| Turntable mat journey @chakster - are you saying The Mat is 1 lb and 4 mm high or thinner and lighter?I know you’re not a Rega fan, and the height and weight won’t work- standard mat is 2 mm and weighs very little. Rega philosophy is low weight- no clamps, record weigh... | |
| Turntable mat journey Thanks @middlemass - if I was going to put an attachment to my platter, I would just tape the Rega felt mat.Hey @chakster - have you ever heard of the extreme phono speed mat? It is less than 1/2 mm height and is designed to go over felt, and is $... | |
| Turntable mat journey As I mentioned above @bdp24 - I am leaning towards getting some thin low residue double sided tape and going back to the felt mat, but I am hoping someone knows of maybe a smaller version of the TEAC Washi mat or something less bouncy and more li... | |
| Turntable mat journey @bdp24 = if I had a lower end Rega with an inferior platter, I might consider it, but the P8 platter is excellent. I wouldn't say I am a Rega purist as I only have their turntable, never their cartridge, but am very undecided as to whether I shoul... | |
| Turntable mat journey @slaw - congratulations. In your research designing your mat, what do you think would come closest to felt that has no static issues? I want to maintain the sound Rega intended as closely as possible.At this point, I am leaning towards just gettin... | |
| Turntable mat journey @lewm - I also mentioned the Audiogoner’s mat, the My Mat in my original post. | |
| Turntable mat journey Herbie’s is my current mat @lewm.that’s why I asked about the thin carbon fiber mat on top of felt. I wonder how much that thin layer would change the sound? | |
| Turntable mat journey Wow Ross - thanks for the quick reply. So what do you use on your P8? Do you know what the Nottingham mat is made from and if it is available in the US?Also, I don’t think it is recommended to put tape on the platter to hold down the mat, because ... | |
| What is your favorite album cover? Yes - RelayerJimmy Smith - Back at the Chicken ShackLinda Ronstadt - Livin' in the USA | |
| eBay / PayPal: Beware - enough is never enough. I would check out the feedback of the buyer and seller and comments. Honest people will make sure the person they are doing business with is satisfied. I like US Audio Mart. No fees. They let you connect directly with the person you are entering a... | |
| What do $2500 speaker cables sound like? Of course cables make a difference the signal or power passes through them. Whether your system can reveal the difference and you can hear it is what matters. The best ones, like the best components should be neutral and let the music come through... |