I'm with @fsonicsmith on this. No mat on my PAC oversized aluminum platter on a well-fettled 401. I've listened to graphite (dead), copper (pinched and dry), paper, rubber, quarters, vinyl, and many others. It may be totally different on other tables but on mine, bare platter sounds by far the best.
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.
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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