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- #4,057 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
- #5 in DJ Slipmats
Thierry Dewindt
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
Looks great and functions just as well as it looks.
Carrie S.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
Very impressed, definitely sounds better than my rubber mat. I have one worped record and it skips with the rubber mat, but doesn’t skip at all with the cork mat, it definitely cuts down on vibration from a worped record, get one will not disappoint and has a bunch of cool pictures to choose from.
AB Vectron
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
I am pleased with this product. The design is cool looking allowing me to kind of personalize my turntable. and the functionality and fit of the mat is great. I wasn’t sure if I would really appreciate the cork mat but after using it I can appreciate its value over my standard mat. Not too pricey but worth cost in my opinion.
Vladimir Starovoytov
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
Very good. I like it.
Khoa A. Dang
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
Everything in the musical presentation seems to snap into focus better. The musical notes are firmer, the bass was tighter, there is more air in the highs and the singer's presence into the listening room was more palpable. I really enjoy the musical experience with the cork turntable mat. Worth every penny of the cost. If you have a relatively good hi fi system, it pays to invest in this turntable mat.
Patrick P.
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
I wanted a nice clean surface since I bought a record washing system, so that my vinyl wouldn't pick up dirt off of the OEM mat. The design and similar dampening to felt drew me to cork, despite many "expert opinions" on how much static it builds. Cork does not build static chargesThe look and feel is superior to the felt mat, and the sound is just a little cleaner. I tried an acrylic mat, and didn't like how toned down it made the music feel, although mostly in the low end while enhancing the high end, making the music feel off balance. Cork (and probably rubber, since it's a similar density material) seems like a nice dampener for the turntable without changing the music too much from what I feel like it should sound like.This brand is attractive, and I think it feels well made, although it's my first cork mat. I expect with a bit of care this mat will last a while on the turntable and be fairly easy to care for.
Bill Johnson
Reviewed in Australia on July 19, 2023
Item was professionally shipped and arrived promptly in great conditionCool item will certainly enjoy the look for years to comeThanks
Tom
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2023
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Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2022
Jasmine Chittenden
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2022
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LucMcPhail
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021
I cant speak to a difference in sound quality, but the design looks absolutely amazing. It was a bit too bright for my tastes, but after putting an acrylic plattermat on top (and adjusting the vertical height of the tonearm), it looks amazingThe mat is nice and thick, and will be browsing other designs for my other turntables!EDIT:After a year and a half, the mat still looks like new. I have noticed a dramatic reduction in static, and bass does seem a little clearer with it. I would say this is a solid upgrade if you either have static issues, or a direct drive turntable. It does help! Just make sure your tone arm sits level and your spindle is tall enough, this mat is thick! (Was a bit too thick to use on my oneby1, but fits well on my at1240 and id imagine on a at 120)
Martin
Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2021
Exactement ce que j'avais besoin. Parfait pour l'adhésion de mes vinyles avec un super design. Je le recommande !
Eyewanders
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2020
I've only used this mat a handful of times as the only mat on my table's platter and just like my previous experience with cork over the years, the additional static build-up is noticeably worse. It's fine when the humidity is higher in the house for the most part but I've noticed as soon as it drops below around 50% the static becomes awful, even more than standard rubber mats which never ceases to amaze. Beyond that, it's quite thick at 4mm and generally well made. The design is nice.I kept this mat as a cosmetic piece only - it sits beneath an acrylic platter mat (as shown in the "orange" photos) that I bought from another vendor. The acrylic mat *absolutely* helps control static, far and beyond either the rubber or cork mats I've had. It's night and day. I highly recommend this combo and only use the cork because I was tired of seeing the holes in the actual platter through the acrylic mat (as well as a manufacturers sticker I've yet to peel off). ONE LARGE CAVEAT HOWEVER: my setup will really only work if using it on a table that allows for VTA adjustment (adjustment of tonearm height). With the 4mm thickness of Taz Studio cork mat combined with the 3mm thickness of the acrylic mat I'm basically maxed on my VTA adjustment for my current cartridge and can't get anything taller than I currently have (an LP Gear "The Vessel" cart). Other than that, I'm super happy with this combination. The cork-rubber mat also has the added benefit of not allow the acrylic one to slip nearly as much on the metal platter like it can sometimes do when used alone. (It only does this while brushing a record with a little extra pressure and isn't a big deal - the cork mat beneath it and an added record weight solves the issue completely).
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