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I'm a Dummy, Tell Me About Turntable Mats

Turntable mats seem to be an inexpensive way to improve a component, but the thing that gives me pause is that as I understand it, you put them on with adhesive. Is there a possibility that a turntable would be damaged by a turntable mat?

If it's relevant at all, the turntable I'm thinking of using a mat on is a Sota Comet III bought used.
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MC very graciously nailed it. They all DO sound different plus other considerations like static buildup (felt.)
Start with one of these:
Acrylic Turntable Mat - Black - LP Slipmat with Record Label Recess https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0727PT125/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_J790KRJNDH1AJXQNW014
Free returns if it doesn’t do it for ya.
Then you can decide if you wanna chance almost 2.5 times the cost on:
https://www.originlive.com/shop/upgrade-platter-mat.html
Happy listening to you.

Adhesive is a non issue with proper solvents. Methyl ketone in lacquer thinner should be a last resort. It will remove a lot more than just adhesive. Plastic, polished finishes, living cells, etc.
As Zappa said "coocoorotya."
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