Metal Mats

[christensenleif@msn.com]

I´m going to use mine in combination with either a Wayne Audio ring or another beauty in brass I got from Spain

 

[XV-1]

I’m sure most will find the CU 180 as an upgrade. It is the highest price option for the least features however (such as it is pretty thin and has no slope).

It certainly is an upgrade. I use one each on my SP10 mk3 and Exclusive P3. Being flat is an advantage as I don't use a clamp/record weight. My various weights just sit on another shelf as I prefer the record naked.

Can you even use a sloped metal mat if you don't use a clamp/weight?

 

[Folsom]

It certainly is an upgrade. I use one each on my SP10 mk3 and Exclusive P3. Being flat is an advantage as I don't use a clamp/record weight. My various weights just sit on another shelf as I prefer the record naked.

Can you even use a sloped metal mat if you don't use a clamp/weight?

Nope. Doesn't bother me at all. Weights are cheap and effective.

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

got my WaynesAudio ring weight tonite and what a difference!
resolution, transparency, not to mention dynamics!

 

[Folsom]

Welcome to having the LP coupled tightly... I admit I like doing it with one weight but that also looks really nice!

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

waiting 4 my CU-180 now....shipped from Jp y-day

the bronze weight from Stefano is 1,2 or 1,3 kg......
dont remember

 

[Direct Drive]

Outer rings do make a difference. Centering them can be fun! I have felt pads on mine so it doesn't damage the lp edge.
Just have to be very careful with the cartridge......loss of a Goldbug Mr Brier in my case.

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

I got cnc´d an acrylic centering disc that fits inside the upper part of the ring and a flange that hangs outside the ring, which makes it possible to center "on the fly"w/o stopping the tt

 

[Direct Drive]

I got cnc´d an acrylic centering disc that fits inside the upper part of the ring and a flange that hangs outside the ring, which makes it possible to center "on the fly"w/o stopping the tt

Nice. That is what I am missing from my Kenwood.

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

got my first CU-180 today
placed it straight on the bronze platter and it dampens very well....will try that first because then I won´t have to change VTA since rubber/cork and CU-180 are both 5mm thick....
then test like on picture
exciting...
maybe I even try it on the Basis

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

the second was nicer

 

[Folsom]

I hope you get to hear one with a slope.

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

playing with it now directly on top of bronze platter....definitely speedier and more dynamic
no slope on this one but I have peripheral weight and center weight

 

[108CY]

playing with it now directly on top of bronze platter....deinitely speedier and more dynamic
no slope on this one but I have peripheral weight and center weight

Nice especially unassuming vintage display chassis behind the Garrard.

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

wouldn´t you like to take over that one....

 

[108CY]

wouldn´t you like to take over that one....

Its always welcome to party with its siblings.

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

recent arrival, makes significant difference
4,5kg gunmetal mat....secondhand "from Russia with love"

 

[jeff1225]

the second was nicer

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where did you source this?

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

Russian vintage dealer.....TAKAI are hardsourced

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

where did you source this?

sry misunderstood...the 2 x CU-180s I found in Japan