Custom Design Inert Turntable Matt ( For Non-Suspended Turntables )
Stainless steel Inert Turntable Matt for non- suspended sub chassis turntables
(HiFi Choice Essentials Jan 2006 Issue 275)
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David Price - HiFi World Jan 2006
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The Inert Turntable Matt is manufactured from Custom Design's famous
Acoustic stainless steel which has been designed to dampen
resonance vibration caused or effecting your turntable.
Isolation is all important, as is suspension and the mechanical design of
your turntable. Unwanted energy generated by standard metal platters,
or the turntable motor or even sound vibrations from loud speakers
can create a "clouding" effecting your sound. Many turntable platters
are manufactured from Mazak which itsef resonates constantly.
The constrained layer dampening system with a 3:1 ratio has proven
to be the most efficient for resonance absorption. The sandwich design
contains a patented polymer which converts energy uniquely for proven benefits to Hi-Fi enthusiasts
Impressively dead...killing platter ringing with marked benefits for sonic precision. Its also worth a try on more modern decks, and even liked its effect on a Rega. By replacing the felt mat, the Turntable Platter added to the sounds heft and stability, though imaging both gained and lost, according to programme.
(HiFi Choice Essentials Jan 2006 Issue 275)
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
Manufactures attempt to damp this ringing with, variously, felt, rubber or Acrylic mats, but theres always room for improvement. Custom Designs Turntable Platter mat consists of two aluminum discs of differing thicknesses, with a layer of polymer sandwiched between, which is then powder coated. Its simple to use; you just place the disc on your existing platter; and then put the existing mat on top. Because the disc is only several millimeters thick, it shouldn,t upset the arms Vertical Tracking Angle too much, but if it does, then obviously you,ll have to adjust the arm height slightly. In decks with no mat , Gyro Dec, then the platter mat can go straight on the top.
Placing the mat on any decks platter is quite amazing, flick the circumference of the Platter without the Turntable Platter and it tings, especially if it,s metal, or glass rather than Acrylic - but then repeat the exercise and its far more akin to a dull "thunk". This shows how the mat takes so much mechanical energy out of the platter, deadening it down more effectively than any rubber, felt, glass, cork or sorbothane mat Ive ever tried...At well under £100, its a bargain.
David Price - HiFi World Jan 2006
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