So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000?


Pretty much as the title says.
Have been looking for a while for a decent DD table to add to my lot.
Have bought a few lower end ones and ultimately been dissapointed.
Now I know there were/ are literally hundreds of choices from the Japanese Golden era of DD tables.
Looking for suggestions from actual owners of solid DD tables up to about $1000 .
I have read and read but nothing substitutes for real experience.
This would likely not be my primary table, my Garrard 401 has that position for now.

Thank you.
uberwaltz
Looks like Soundeck actually make one at 292mm diameter which is for a Linn.
Bit pricey at $140 from the UK.
Any alternatives anybody knows about?
Regards, uberwaltz:

For your reference, B.A. mat 11, 293mm. About 1/16" to spare at any point. The Pio. mat is 288mm, a very heavy mat.

Good luck.

Peace,
Thank you Timeltel!
Of course the trick is FINDING a BA mat to purchase!
Would be nice to hear from a few other 71/81 owners out there as to what they are using as well.
Keep watch on Audiogon listings and on Audio Asylum Trader site.  I found a Mat2 a few years ago, after BA went out of the mat business.  They do come up from time to time.
Lewm.
Even prior to this I have had my eye out for one for quite some time.
Never seen one for sale yet though.

However I have just seen a genuine Victor glass platter mat for sale.
Anybody have any experience with a glass platter or platter mat and just how they sound?
Very intrigued by the concept.