It is similar to the rega felt mat which is rather ubiquitous in the hi fi world but just ever so slightly thinner and coarser feeling.
Felt record mat.
Many turntables ship with thin felt platter mats as standard.
Less vibrations results to quality sound production.
On the one hand they offer a safe soft surface to protect against scuffs and scratches but on the other hand felt mats are a magnet for dust lint and static.
Felt mats are not just used for home systems but also by dj s as slip mats designed to have less friction and make scratching the record s easier.
It has no static and dampens the mechanical noise from the record player.
However they are much more difficult to clean.
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Your records will regularly cling to the mat which in turn increases the risk of damage.
This firm felt turntable mat is used to enhance the quality of sound for your audio system.
Selecting the right turntable mat is necessary to get the best operation.
Also all edges are heat sealed to eliminate any.
Felt is a bit delicate and rips more easily than rubber leather or even cork mats.
It s important not to try to make use of a record player with no turntable mat to defend the record.
It is the best turntable mat for rega and it is also compatible with pro ject music hall and fluance audio systems.
This is a plain jane felt mat of thin medium thickness 2 mm i d say that comes stock with the linn lp12 turntable.
The same properties that make felt a gentler option for a turntable mat also make it a less durable option.
Felt is soft and gentle on the surface of your records.
Turntable mats are created from different materials including rubber cork and felt.
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Because it helps isolate the vinyl platter from the turntable mechanics it helps reduce motor noise static crackling and vibration transmission ultimately helping you to achieve the best sound you can.
The mat is there to cushion the turntable.
Also rubber mats help dampen oscillations.