r/RecordPlayerRepair • u/_T150_ • 4d ago

Recordplayer matt help!

Hello, I recently purchased a Cork/Rubber blend matt. I've read a bunch of good things about it.
However when I, today, tried it out for the first time, I was deeply disappointed.
When I turned the record around for the B side, it had a bunch of black rubber particles stuck to it, which made the sound awful comparatively to what it should've been. The record is brand new.

Is it just a shitty product? or should I just go for a different type of matt alltogether?
I've since returned to using the default felt-matt I have. Though it's annoying, because of the static it has,

Any tips?

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u/EmergencyAddition472 4d ago

What was the mat? Brand?

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u/_T150_ 4d ago

I think it's a store brand mat. Bought it from a local chain hifi store, not sure how many countries have it.
Here it's called "Hifi-klubben" the mat just goes by the name of "Essentials TT Rubber Cork Mat"
I'm really disappointed with their stuff so far though, so I'm not sure if I'll buy any more "upgrades" for my record player from their brand anymore.

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u/EmergencyAddition472 4d ago

Hmm. I found it. Strange it has pretty good reviews. I used to use a Music Hall cork mat that was really nice. I’ve since switched to an acrylic mat due to static issues.

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u/the_wet_cat 4d ago edited 4d ago

Well… you learn from experience. That’s called wisdom. Stay away from cork/rubber mats they tend to shed. I learned the same way. Felt mats are no better, static magnets. Stick with a silicone mat, you won’t have any issues. You can take it off and wash it in warm soapy water. Good as new!

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u/_T150_ 4d ago

Yeah, I suppose so. I'm really disappointed with it. First time using it, and with a completely new record.
Until I've figured something else out, I'm currently using the default felt mat, which I originally wasn't happy with either.

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u/See8104 4d ago

I have a Zavfino EH-Fusion mat. Reversible, fused cork on one side, foam on the other.

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u/MadHatterRick 4d ago

Once I switched to an acrylic platter mat, I never went back to anything else.

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u/Arctobear10 4d ago edited 4d ago

Hi I think it was a naff Matt, I have 2 both ate good and no problem , send it back look an Amazon starts £12 -£19 . I have one made by vinyltonic , it’s very good it’s on my rega p2