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In Reply to: Re: Thorens TD320 MK III posted by Arlekino on August 7, 2005 at 11:15:59:
Well I took the plunge and ordered the Iron Audio Mat. $120 plus shipping is not a small amout for a turntable mat and I hope it justifies its price. VTF on this turntable is a pain but the suspension is easy to adjust. I just hope the record does not slip off the mat while playing as the surface looks too shiney on the mat. I will post my impressions once I listen to it. At least I saved $160 for the stabalizer. I looked online for any reviews for this mat but have not found any. Have you tried it?
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BTW, a new RDC platter direct from Thorens cost about $400 or so - not cheap either. Plus the stabilizer. You may want to search the VA archives - there may be some feedback about the Iron Audio mat.
Actually, $120 is not that much in the world of audiopilia where people are constantly posting that $5K+ cartridges are bargains and everything costing $$$ is better than other things costing several times as much. Yes, I am using it, and it is excellent. It would go on top of the alloy platter and replace the stock rubber mat. I think that you would be pleased.
Right now $120 is a big amount for me as I have just spent $2500 for new cables for my system. I am just saying that the mat should justify its price if it does not make a significant improvement in the sound of my turntable as all expensive upgrades do. Thats just my thinking.
I hope that the $120 mat justifies its price for you, just like $2500 cables.
Thanks the cables did. Do you use a clamp with the mat? When i see the picture of the mat the surface looks shiny. Do the records get a good grip on the mat?
I use a Souther Clever clamp with it but only sometimes. The grip is good and there is no slippage.
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