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    Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

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    Has anyone tried one?


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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Similar to the Boston audio carbon mat?
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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Well the Stein Music mat is ~ 1/10 as thick as the Boston Audio Carbon Mat, and appears to be more expensive, and I don't believe they are constructed of the same materials.

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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    I ordered the Carbon Fiber Pro tonight from Stein. Will report back.
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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Did you order the The Perfect Interface π [piː] Carbon Signature?
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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Quote Originally Posted by baddog View Post
    Did you order the The Perfect Interface π [piː] Carbon Signature?
    Yes
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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    I am so close to ordering this too, Holger has been very helpful.
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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    I can't wait to hear what you think Mike. I heard two Stein mats (one was the carbon)at the LA show that seemed to improve the sound.
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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Quote Originally Posted by baddog View Post
    I am so close to ordering this too, Holger has been very helpful.
    I carry their products now. Happy to order you one with mine.


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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Quote Originally Posted by RichardA1 View Post
    I can't wait to hear what you think Mike. I heard two Stein mats (one was the carbon)at the LA show that seemed to improve the sound.
    For sure.


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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Ah man! I didn't realize you carry their products now, I ordered direct from Steinmusic.....
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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Quote Originally Posted by baddog View Post
    Ah man! I didn't realize you carry their products now, I ordered direct from Steinmusic.....
    No problem. We just put things in place yesterday. It should be fun to try. I've read a good review of it.


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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    We have tried it on the AN TT-3 and the Triangle Art Concerto. It breathes air into the soundstage and helps separate images without adding any brightness.

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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Thanks for sharing Peter. I look forward to receiving mine and trying it out, though I will have to adjust my setup given I am using a 3MM thick Achromat at the moment.
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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Quote Originally Posted by baddog View Post
    Thanks for sharing Peter. I look forward to receiving mine and trying it out, though I will have to adjust my setup given I am using a 3MM thick Achromat at the moment.
    I have it on top of my 5mm Achromat. It's so thin I made no VTA adjustments. I'll test it further with and without the Achromat. We are getting two new turntables to review so I'll be a busy boy. "All work and no play..."
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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Mike, we ABed it at Munich in the Stein room, and I bought one (I liked the Carbon signature, not the other one). I also used it in t his report on Nottingham Dais vs PTP Lenco http://zero-distortion.org/ptp-lenco...ttingham-dais/

    I was extremely impressed by his small speakers that had just a 10 EUR retail

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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Any updates from anyone?
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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    I just bought one of these famous babies - I hope my left kidney was worth it


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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Whoa! Gun metal platter mat?
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    Re: Stein Music Carbon Fiber Record Mat

    Quote Originally Posted by baddog View Post
    Whoa! Gun metal platter mat?
    Yes, copper gun metal platter mat.
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