Questions About Turntable Mats

[slbenz]

Currently using a Pro-Ject 1.2 turntable with it's supplied felt mat. It is starting to take on a static charge which I don't like. I would like to replace this mat with something else. Looking at the Herbie's Way Excellent Turntable Mat. Seems to have good reviews. Any other options that I should be looking into as well? Thanks for your help.

Ben

[hifitommy]

at herbies site, and the mat, it looks like what i would want. i base this on the description and some of the reviews by what seem to be industry pros. i am surprised that nobody in the audio press has addressed this unit. the price isnt prohibitive either.

[slbenz]

Tr,

Just ordered the Herbie Mat today. Will have to wait until after June 6th when Herbie and his crew return from vacation to review the mat. Hope it works out as well. Will let you know once I try it.

Ben

[dean_martin]

In addition to trying the new mat, you can try disconnecting the turntable's ground wire. I have the Pro-ject 1.2 also. It sits on an old cedar toy chest filled with children's books and blankets. The chest sits on a tile floor, however, there is a rug in front of the chest that I stand on when changing records, adjusting volume, etc. The Pro-ject was getting such a charge that it would pop when I touched the spindle. I ordered the none-felt mat to cut down on static. Before it arrived I read somewhere (it may have been the instruction manual) that the ground is not always necessary and may in fact cause problems under some circumstances. So, I disconnected the ground which helped considerably - no more popping.

[slbenz]

In addition to trying the new mat, you can try disconnecting the turntable's ground wire. I have the Pro-ject 1.2 also. It sits on an old cedar toy chest filled with children's books and blankets. The chest sits on a tile floor, however, there is a rug in front of the chest that I stand on when changing records, adjusting volume, etc. The Pro-ject was getting such a charge that it would pop when I touched the spindle. I ordered the none-felt mat to cut down on static. Before it arrived I read somewhere (it may have been the instruction manual) that the ground is not always necessary and may in fact cause problems under some circumstances. So, I disconnected the ground which helped considerably - no more popping.

Dean,

I will give that a try to see if the static issue I am experiencing will decrease. Thanks for the tip.

Ben

[hifitommy]

has an optional 'skin'? it seems that its a layer fo cloth that goes over the mat. to counter the marks left by the mat perhaps?

i still have to powder my home made one and see if that has an effect.