Kuzma Stabi R mat?

I would not at any time deny myself the experiences and learning that can be had from the introduction of different materials as a Platter Mat.

The Platter Mat is only a interface, a separator of a Platter from a Material that has a data etched into it.

There is a lot that can be discovered, as to how a particular material used for Platter Mat, offers a change to the perception of a replay when used in different environments.

Additionally, there is the learning of how a particular material used as a Platter Mat, can contribute to increasing/decreasing smearing, which when present and detrimental in its effect will mask the micro details. Quite possibly not enabling a very well engineered Cart' to stand out too much for its qualities in comparison to a lesser Cart'.

Creating different interfaces by using differing Types of Materials for a Platter Mat does not come with a considerable expense and a exceptional material can be found for not too much monies.

A friend with a Belt Drive TT, stuck loyal to a Manufacturers Mat for numerous years. I brought to them a selection of mats in different materials and the one they chose over their long time used one was a 5mm thick foam. 

The foam mat was bought as part of  Group Buy at approx' £8, it is the same material that is used for a Branded Mat that sold for over £100 as a 3mm foam.

In my system the 3mm foam was rejected, the 5mm was much more successful, this proved the same for the Belt Drive TT.

I have a large selection of Platter Mats to be used for demonstration and loan purposes.

Four of the Platter Mats I have, are selected for regular use and are each having a unique and desirable influence on the SQ. Three of the Four Selected Platter Mat Types are Branded Models and have a combined retail of approx' £700+.

It is not too difficult to understand that a £8 mat is the other in this selection of Platter Mats. 

Another forum member picked up in a commentary I had offered in the past on the 5mm Foam Mat, and inquired how to acquire one. They informed me at a later date, the mat has now become their main used mat, superseding a £300-400 Gunmetal Mat. 

@mijostyn I have learnt a lot from you over recent periods, unfortunately not of any significant value in relation to the subject enjoying musical replays and HiFi Equipment in general, the most important lesson adopted is to avoid content put on this forum by you.

Any Threads contributed to by yourself will be the indicator it is my time to exit the thread.

I don't need to see the insulting attitude you show toward the majority of Forum Members using the Analog Section, who have a desire to work outside the ideas conjured up as a result of your narrow mindedness any longer. 

As for distortion free, or as distortion free as can be, I don't see anything in place from the so called Guru's that are making a distinct difference to any other methods being utilised, by the established users of Vinyl as a Source. 

I also am very aware and am witnessing that long-term and very well respected users of Vinyl as a Source, especially the one's who seem not to constrained by budget, are 'not' expressing any intertest or proclaiming the need to adopt any methods proposed by the very few in number Guru's / Megalomaniac's. 

@mijostyn I wish you the best with your future endeavours. 

Adios Amigo

@karl_desch Apologies for the place chosen to have a 'not usual' say for myself. Good Luck with your inquiry and keep a very open mind on Mats and Clamps/Pucks, keep in mind your own listening environment is quite unique and benefits from being identified as such.

There is not a ubiquitous method to to match add on ancillaries to suit all environments.