Felt Record Mat

The mat makes sure the records sit flat on the mat hence during playback less vibrations are impacted.

Felt record mat. Many turntables ship with thin felt platter mats as standard. However they are much more difficult to clean. 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. Stock linn lp12 felt mat 30 usd.

The mat is there to cushion the turntable. Selecting the right turntable mat is necessary to get the best operation. This is a plain jane felt mat of thin medium thickness 2 mm i d say that comes stock with the linn lp12 turntable. 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.

Also all edges are heat sealed to eliminate any. Less vibrations results to quality sound production. Felt is soft and gentle on the surface of your records. When the dj manipulates the record the slip mat allows the platter underneath to continue rotating and therefore not damage the turntable.

This firm felt turntable mat is used to enhance the quality of sound for your audio system. It is the best turntable mat for rega and it is also compatible with pro ject music hall and fluance audio systems. Looptone 2 pcs turntable mat anti static felt record player slip mat designed for clear and live sound quality universal to all lp vinyl record players 27cm 11in 4 1 out of 5 stars 6 10 99 10. 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.

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. Also rubber mats help dampen oscillations. Felt is a bit delicate and rips more easily than rubber leather or even cork mats. Your records will regularly cling to the mat which in turn increases the risk of damage.

Turntable mats are created from different materials including rubber cork and felt. It has no static and dampens the mechanical noise from the record player.