What make is the gunmetal mat? I have a Tenuto that I used all the time before I got my "Stefano" bronze platter but have been using an Auditorium 23 mat since as I think it sounds better. I'm interested to try the Microseiki copper mat and indeed the Shindo lead/fabric one as Stefano uses and rates both.
Metal Mats
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TAKAI and it´s on top of Stefanos bronze platter and bearing
S now uses CU-500 which is Micro Seiki 2800g mat with Hiraga pigskin on top
S now uses CU-500 which is Micro Seiki 2800g mat with Hiraga pigskin on top
Thank you. I have tried to source a Hiraga pigskin mat in the past but they seem to be unobtainable. I do have an Audiosilente suede one which should be similar though. I will look out for a Micro Seiki mat, I think there is a repro one being made in the Netherlands at the moment if I remember right - Robin Wyatt is a big fan of them.
I have 2 original MicroSeiki CU-180 and can sell one
PM if interested
a Dane had an ad 3 years ago with Hiraga replicas
not sure if Simones suede is equal or even better
PM if interested
a Dane had an ad 3 years ago with Hiraga replicas
not sure if Simones suede is equal or even better
true, but doesn´t necessarily get very cheap as a one off production unit
besides someone needs to make drawings or cad files and what material to choose...I sure wouldn´t go for ss IMO
besides someone needs to make drawings or cad files and what material to choose...I sure wouldn´t go for ss IMO
Uh, na. For a mat it's pretty easy. You just say what material you want and the size and shape... It's pretty damn easy. If the guy I posted can't get the material he'll just say no. If he can he'll do it and he's extremely reasonable. The other mats posted in the thread cost more.
I'm slightly skeptical of something based on anti-vibration. Jiggler? I'd have to hear it.
Meant to say that I had to change my regular record clamp to a different one, the mat actually sounded better without my regular clamp and then I tried another kind I had, and hey bingo! This combination is quite a noticeable improvement in all departments, quit surprised.
It seems this should be at the bottom . Google translate that Japanese word
Some are but not all, I’ve also noticed additional vibration with a few turntables due to the extra weight. In many instances between the the heavy mat and heavy record weight you could be doubling the platter mass I’m not sure how robust is a bearing designed for a 4-5kg or less platter. Just something for people to keep in mind, specially with older common tts like Garrard, Thorens and even Linn.
david
