Uturn Cork Mat

The cork it turntable mat is an interesting alternative to the more common leather turntable mat.

Uturn cork mat.

I recommend trying both and going with whichever sounds best to you i ended up preferring using a mat with mine. It absorbs mechanical sound partially. Apply hot glue to the flat half of each cork and press the cork into the liner or mat. The cork and rubber mat is a combination of the qualities in each to make an ideal mat.

Fluance turntable platter mat rubber black durable audiophile grade silicone design for vinyl record players pfhtrp 4 6 out of 5 stars 123. The orbit s tonearm is optimized for use with a thick platter mat. If you don t achieve a perfect fit cut some of the corks to fit. Best cork rubber turntable mat.

The average cork yoga mat is 3 mm thick. Due to the combination of cork and rubber this mat is heavier than the rest. Travel mats may be as thin as 1 5 mm while some with extra cushioning may be 6 mm. The orbit s arm is optimized for use with a 1 8 thick mat.

Thin mats take up less space while traveling and thick mats do a better job of protecting sensitive knee joints. This product stands in for the ultimate cork turntable mat review. I contacted uturn audio about the need for a mat with my acrylic platter and this was their response. Grips record better than standard felt mats.

Cork mat supports 12 10 and 7. 6 pieces coaster absorbent cork bar cork mat round plant coasters soft table cork board for kitchen hot pads pots pans diy craft supplies 12 inch 10 inch 8 inch 4 1 out of 5 stars 15 14 99 14. Some folks with acrylic platters prefer to forego the mat and instead place their records directly on the acrylic which is totally fine. Complete the entire perimeter of the mat with corks until the entire mat liner has been lined with corks.

Corkery2 cork n rubber turntable platter mat 1 8 audiophile slipmat made in usa 4 5 out of 5 stars 137. All of our turntables come with a standard felt mat included. The cork mats are 3mm thick 1 8 and sized to fit any turntable. Improves sound quality playback with cork s natural dampening properties lessens vibrations improves bass and treble frequency response.

In addition to being a departure from leather or felt the cork style mat also has its own characteristics that give your records a unique sound. 1 8 thick 300 mm diameter. Helps prevent static build up. Fine grain natural tan cork.

That said many folks prefer using no mat with the acrylic platter. Vibration damping cork delivers cleaner playback. Every orbit comes with a felt mat but our cork mat improves acoustics and can help reduce static.