Standard felt mats have poor anti-static characteristics, which attracts dust to your precious vinyl. They are often too thin for effective acoustic control of platters, especially those made from metal.
On the other hand, thick rubber mats...
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I’m corked!
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Mark · February 21, 2026
Big improvement!
I replaced the felt mat that came with my Rega Planer 6 turntable with the 1mm version. The felt mat was a static monster that gave me a number of issues. Those problems are now gone.
The mat didn't change the VTA of the cartridge. I always liked the LP's sound when placed on a cork mat. But the difference between the original and 1mm cork mat wasn't as big as I've experienced with other turntables.