I tried the ringmat, cork mat, speed mat, Herbies mat and always went back to the felt.
Replacement Linn LP12 mat
I'm looking for some recommendations for a new platter mat for my vintage LP12. The original felt mat is a bit worn so I'd to replace it as well as upgrade it. I'd prefer not to have to adjust the height of the tonearm so I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a mat that's the same thickness as the original factory mat. I'm considering the Origin Live mat which is 1mm thick but I'm not sure if it's a good match. Thanks very much for your time and suggestions. Much appreciated!
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The Linn felt mat sucks. I also have tried many of the available mats made for the LP12. While it is true that most offer no sonic advantage other than sparing one from the annoying static issue plus the unsightlyness, the Plattamat 2 from Analogue Innovation is a sonic improvement. The Plattamat 2 is a rubber cork blend tailored for the LP12. It looks better also. http://www.analogueinnovation.com/page6.htm |
Thank you mem2112 for the recommendation. As I discovered via the link the Plattamat 2 is no longer available because Analogue Innovation can no longer source that particular type of cork to continue production. But they do have some B-Stock mats available so I’m going to buy one of those. They assured me that the mat is the same thickness as the original felt mat because the Plattamat 2 was designed for the LP12. There are definitely static issues with the original felt mat especially here in the dry desert. So I have nothing to lose. Thanks everybody for your input! |
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