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platter mat

  1. C

    Cleaning the platter mat: what is (not) correct?

    Hello! Once in a while I give a mat some gentle warm-water wash with a mild soap, then let it dry flat on a piece of paper. As a means of general TT overhaul, - is it OK to wash the mat in an US cleaner?
    • catBot
    • Thread
    • mat platter mat platter mat cleaning
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. C

    Felt pad or no?

    Do I need a felt pad on my acrylic platter on a Music Hall MMF 7.1?
  3. pluske

    Static problems

    Recently got rid of my first TT, a Denon DP-300F, and replaced it with a Luxman PD-264. Ever since, my records have been picking up incredible amounts of static during playback. I know some static is typical, but here I can feel it when I pull the record off the platter, and the discharge is...
    • pluske
    • Thread
    • luxman luxman pd 272 luxman pd264 platter mat turntable
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. G

    Custom turntable platter mat, anyone?

    Hey there! So I have a Pioneer PL-516, which is in pretty good shape. I'll clean up and refurb as I go along, but I'm on the lookout for a new platter mat. (Leather or cork, ideally). I'm having a lot of trouble finding one the right size, though! The platter has a lip on it, and the recessed...
    • gurdyp
    • Thread
    • pioneer pl-516 platter mat slipmat
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. B

    Cleaning a Thorens turntable mat

    I was going to clean my thorens turntable may but for some reason got cold feet when I went to vinyl nirvana and saw Dave claim that there is a ‘special cleaner’ he used to clean the mats. I was thinking about using dish soap and warm water. Would this be the equivalent of Dave’s ‘special...
    • Bnoyes12
    • Thread
    • platter mat restoration thorens
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. grey_beard

    What Budget Platter Mat Do You Like? DIY?

    I'm looking for a good platter mat for less than about $30 USD and would appreciate any input based on your experience. I currently have the stock rubber mat that came with with my Dual cs731q table which is where I will use the new mat.
  7. M

    LT-30 Platter Mat

    Looking for LT-30 Platter Mat - no joy. Old one is warped and crystals out of alignment.
    • MThorngren
    • Thread
    • lt-30 mitsubishi platter mat turntable
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. Head Tech

    Ringmat? Herbie's excelent? Leather?

    I'm looking into platter mats for my SL1200. I currently have the stock technics sftg172-01rubber mat. Can anyone offer any thoughts on what you've tried and your impressions. Thanks in advance John...
  9. Sam08861

    Rubber platter mat for dual 1229q

    Hi All, got most everything working and now getting the cosmetics. Any recommendations for where to find a rubber mat for one of these? I see some on ebay but not sure which ones are equivalent. (but did score the infamous speed lever!) I understand the 1229 and 1249 mats are the same. Any...
    • Sam08861
    • Thread
    • 1229 1229q dual mat platter mat turntable
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
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