I found this on the Audionautes website:http://www.audionautes.com/prodottiaudionautes/accessori/hdg_eng.htm
OMA polycrystalline graphite mat - why does it work?
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There is no label cutout. AT may be willing to make you one with it though.
Have you ever considered the SPEC AP-UD1a?
The SPEC AP-UD1a made in Japan. This is the updated one, that has the center recessed to accommodate the record label. It's circumference, if I remember correctly, is also just slightly less than the original AP-UD1, to allow you to remove the record while still spinning so that you do not lift the platter mat off along with the record.
The following links talk mostly of the original SPEC AP-UD1. I haven't found much info on the new and improved, updated SPEC AP-UD1a as it is still pretty new.
Here is a link of one for sale https://audiotweaks.nl/product/spec-ap-ud1a/
Here is a link of Jeff Day commenting on the original SPEC AP-UD1. The AP-UD1a is the updated mat and is what you would want to have.
https://jeffsplace.positive-feedback.com/todays-fresh-catch-the-spec-ap-ud1-analog-disc-sheet/
I happen to have two of the AP-UD1a mats. I had ordered one, and simultaneously, my wife ordered me one as a present, not knowing I had already order it myself. I only have one turntable, so if anyone is interested in buying my second unused mat, let me know. I paid $350 ( it came to $372 with tax and shipping ). Make me a reasonable offer and it's yours
Best wishes,
Don
The SPEC AP-UD1a made in Japan. This is the updated one, that has the center recessed to accommodate the record label. It's circumference, if I remember correctly, is also just slightly less than the original AP-UD1, to allow you to remove the record while still spinning so that you do not lift the platter mat off along with the record.
The following links talk mostly of the original SPEC AP-UD1. I haven't found much info on the new and improved, updated SPEC AP-UD1a as it is still pretty new.
Here is a link of one for sale https://audiotweaks.nl/product/spec-ap-ud1a/
Here is a link of Jeff Day commenting on the original SPEC AP-UD1. The AP-UD1a is the updated mat and is what you would want to have.
https://jeffsplace.positive-feedback.com/todays-fresh-catch-the-spec-ap-ud1-analog-disc-sheet/
I happen to have two of the AP-UD1a mats. I had ordered one, and simultaneously, my wife ordered me one as a present, not knowing I had already order it myself. I only have one turntable, so if anyone is interested in buying my second unused mat, let me know. I paid $350 ( it came to $372 with tax and shipping ). Make me a reasonable offer and it's yours
Best wishes,
Don
Have you ever considered the SPEC AP-UD1a?
The SPEC AP-UD1a made in Japan. This is the updated one, that has the center recessed to accommodate the record label. It's circumference, if I remember correctly, is also just slightly less than the original AP-UD1, to allow you to remove the record while still spinning so that you do not lift the platter mat off along with the record.
The following links talk mostly of the original SPEC AP-UD1. I haven't found much info on the new and improved, updated SPEC AP-UD1a as it is still pretty new.
Here is a link of one for sale https://audiotweaks.nl/product/spec-ap-ud1a/
Here is a link of Jeff Day commenting on the original SPEC AP-UD1. The AP-UD1a is the updated mat and is what you would want to have.
https://jeffsplace.positive-feedback.com/todays-fresh-catch-the-spec-ap-ud1-analog-disc-sheet/
I happen to have two of the AP-UD1a mats. I had ordered one, and simultaneously, my wife ordered me one as a present, not knowing I had already order it myself. I only have one turntable, so if anyone is interested in buying my second unused mat, let me know. I paid $350 ( it came to $372 with tax and shipping ). Make me a reasonable offer and it's yours
Best wishes,
Don
I compared the SPEC directly with the Audio Tekne. The SPEC mat is fantastic. I did prefer the Audio Tekne slightly more though.
That's awesome that you were able to compare the SPEC with the Audio Tekne!
I would consider that to be very high praise for the SPEC considering it costs less than half the price of the Audio Tekne
The other differences are that the SPEC is much thinner, so no need to be concerned for spindle length and it is much lighter as well... thereby causing less strain on the turntable motor.
Also, the newly updated SPEC AP-UD1a does have the record label cutout
For the money, I think it would be very difficult to find a better sounding platter mat.
Best wishes to all,
Don
That's awesome that you were able to compare the SPEC with the Audio Tekne!
I would consider that to be very high praise for the SPEC considering it costs less than half the price of the Audio Tekne
The other differences are that the SPEC is much thinner, so no need to be concerned for spindle length and it is much lighter as well... thereby causing less strain on the turntable motor.
Also, the newly updated SPEC AP-UD1a does have the record label cutout
For the money, I think it would be very difficult to find a better sounding platter mat.
Best wishes to all,
Don
Yes that’s true, the SPEC is definitely easier to use with the average turntable. The only thing I didn’t like is the coating on the underside is instantly scratched up when using on the CSPort metal platter.
I can certainly understand that. I guess I've never noticed that aspect as I just always leave the SPEC platter mat on the platter, so I never see the bottom side of it
Best wishes,
Don
Another happy previous Boston Mat user. Would probably try it on my current table but it has a raised spindle area that would prevent it from resting flat
@dcc et al.
Thank you for your recommendations. I finally bought the Boston Mat and it works fine. Graphite makes a huge difference. Highly recommended. Thanks again, Basile
Thank you for your recommendations. I finally bought the Boston Mat and it works fine. Graphite makes a huge difference. Highly recommended. Thanks again, Basile
I bought one and did like what I heard, however the spindle hole is larger than the spindle so i wasn't comfortable keeping it. The designed said he knew this and that some TTs' spindle are larger.
Thanks for the feedback. Good to know. It is unfortunate that it did not fit properly because the sound impact is significant. In my TTs, it is a tight fit. There is another seller from Italy, but I found out that he sources from Japan, thus it may be from the same vendor buying wholesale. Good luck, Basile
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