I started out bare-platter on my early (Mk. 2) model TNT, went through a couple of clamps including the one from Black Diamond Racing, then discovered that the Ringmat, sans clamp, sounded better to me. I switched to a graphite Boston Audio Mat 1 since then and like it marginally better than the Ringmat (whether it's worth $195 is another question). Don't think I'll ever go back to a clamp, though. Dave
Platter mat ?
I am using a VPI hw19jr TT. I have been using it for about 2 years without a mat. I have been just running the bare platter with the LP clamped to it. Is there a need for a mat on this platter?
I didn't think so, but I have been looking at pics here with mats on the platter of the 19jr. Does this make sense?
I didn't think so, but I have been looking at pics here with mats on the platter of the 19jr. Does this make sense?