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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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kennyc
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I’d avoid record mats that can deposit debris like felt. Earlier I tried researching record mats and for me the results weren't clear cut for my turntable.

However, I’m going to purchase the Stein Music Pi Signature Record Mat which received TAS 2021 Golden Ear Award by TAS Executive Editor Jonathan Valin whom I well respect. He reviews the top (expensive) gear and has an Uber audio system.
kennyc
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...continuing
Online research many mats seemed to change the sound not necessarily for the better.  But the Stein Music mat seems to advance sonics in many areas without any tradeoffs or colorations:

TAS 2021 Golden Ear Award by TAS Executive Editor Jonathan Valin
https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/steinmusic-pi-carbon-signature-record-mat
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