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Post by jc on Mar 12, 2014 22:40:08 GMT
I've not kept up with these things personally. For clamps, when needed, I always thought Michell and Pro-Ject had it right. Not too much mass, full circle of even pressure and screw-grips the spindle. Never saw the use of a three point clamp and the high mass ones cause problems with many decks, not just suspended chassis types. Mats are all down to personal taste mereckons, none are perfect but suit one listener more than another. As for belts, I've always used the manufacturer jobby so no opinion there. Despite the above I'd like to recommend this very affordable clamp at only £3000!!!! 
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Post by Nigel on Mar 13, 2014 9:00:30 GMT
From my own experiences the interaction between the LP and the mat it rests on has quite a profound effect on sound quality. Especially tonal balance. Even before you start to take into account vta etc.
I suspect clamps and weights are down to personal preferences.
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Post by jc on Mar 13, 2014 12:31:30 GMT
From my own experiences the interaction between the LP and the mat it rests on has quite a profound effect on sound quality. Especially tonal balance. Even before you start to take into account vta etc. I suspect clamps and weights are down to personal preferences. Agreed and for the reasons you give. The trick is finding the right one for your system/personal preference. I tried a few, back in the day but only experienced small differences and always went back the standard felt mat on the Xerxes, I have been told their newer rubber? one is better, even when used on an original Xerxes. The LP12 seemed far more responsive to mats, for good or bad, maybe because of being a suspended chassis design? |
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Post by Nigel on Mar 13, 2014 12:45:21 GMT
I went against the grain and actually preferred using the Ringmat to the standard felt on my old LP12. Thought the Plattamatt, combination of cork and rubber, even better still. Tried an LP12 felt mat on my Technics the other day. Won't be trying it again!
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Post by jc on Mar 13, 2014 13:16:36 GMT
I'm not surprised on the Technics, that very "ringy" platter needs the heavy rubber mat to keep it under control. Did you try the felt on top of the rubber, slip mat style?
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Post by Nigel on Mar 13, 2014 13:45:29 GMT
Yes. I have my current mat on top of the standard rubber too. I have to use it this way in order to obtain the correct vta.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2014 18:12:51 GMT
Glad to see TT's are still being talked about. I have a 12 year old (12 years already?) AudioNote U.K. TT-1 (Systemdeck) Arm-2 (RB-300 with Kondo silver litz arm tube wire and AN-V silver interconnects) and AN IQ-2 cartridge. AN uses a plexi platter and I've used a Rega felt mat at times...had to add a 2mm spacer for arm height. For me it just depends on the recording, although for the most part I just leave it alone. There are so many adjustments available that affect the sound. I have a Sonneteer Sedley phono stage with a staggering number of dip switches for this and that and I found that the cartridge alignment tool with 2 points to gauge the set up works best on this rig. Also, my apt. has a crawl space under it and the floors will bounce a bit...but thank goodness for "Vibrapods". I had tried all manner of vibration control things, short of wall mounting...which I don't like the look of in other's I've seen. But, these wondrous rubber damping things have solved the dreaded "foot step bounce" problem. No more tippy-toeing when cued up...bring on the Sumo wrestlers if you will. Well, short of those guys...the Vibrapods really work. Also bought some 1/2 inch thick (12mm) glass cutting boards from a "home and kitchen" store here in the States. So now the AN TT system is sitting on Vibrapods which sit on the glass cutting board which is raised up 25mm from the table top via cork and rubber Iso Blocks from Mapleshade company. This extra damping actually reveals more depth and detail in the music rather than muffling it.
I viewed the latest Audio Note U.K. turntable system...the TT-2 (2 motor), new Arm-1, and IQ-3 cartridge...the Special Edition one...and they have done a fantastic job...but now, way, way out of my price range....too bad, though. It's fantastic.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 10:09:35 GMT
Yes. I have my current mat on top of the standard rubber too. I have to use it this way in order to obtain the correct vta. The red wool mat on the RP01 is a revelation! |
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Post by Math 1605 on Feb 13, 2015 19:43:42 GMT
I'm a novice when it comes to turntables but I do want to ask this question;
Can a mat bought alone be more integrated with the tt manufacturer, when it's been specifically created by the same company?
Is that even a sensible question?
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Post by Nigel on Feb 13, 2015 23:31:20 GMT
Well, in the case of the Technics, just about any mat is better than the supplied. I guess it depends on the actual turntable.
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Post by Math 1605 on Feb 20, 2015 11:05:55 GMT
Well, in the case of the Technics, just about any mat is better than the supplied. I guess it depends on the actual turntable. You've cost me money Nigel. I bought the SRM/TECH Clear Acrylic Turntable Platter Mat.Not sure if it sounds any different though?! |
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