grungebuster Turntable Mat:

grungebuster Turntable Mat / Rega P9
Photo courtesy of Hernani Araujo     

Provides exceptional synergy with matless acrylic-platter turntables like VPI Scout that are designed to couple the record to the platter with a clamp. Although manufacturers generally recommend these turntables be used without a mat, our customers have found the grungebuster Turntable Mat brings out significant sonic improvements, oftentimes without the need for a clamp. Also a superior upgrade for Rega P9 ceramic-platter turntables.

Comparative testing with various types of turntables have shown that Herbie's hand-made, super-fidelity grungebuster mat is as sonically natural as the highly acclaimed Way Excellent II Turntable Mat, as quick as Boston Audio's graphite mat, as responsive as Mystic Mat – ascending to a new plateau of analog musical playback, unsurpassed by anything else.

Comprised of a full-size circle of Herbie's grungebuster isolation material. Textured surface grips records yet allows records to lift right off. With drastic reduction of microphonic vibrations, with the vinyl held "motionless" in its rotation, with lateral slippage nonexistent, your records will achieve a new level of superior playback. Can be used with or without a record clamp or weight.

Overall mat thickness: 1.6mm; diameter: 11.69" (29.7 cm); weight: 135 grams (4.75 oz.).

grungebuster Turntable Mat: Recommended for VPI and other "matless" acrylic-platter turntables, and Rega P9 ceramic platter (works very well with Rega P7, also).

$144.44


Custom Center Hole:
Herbie's grungebuster Turntable Mat is available with custom center hole up to 2" diameter. Simply designate in the "comments" section of the order form the center hole diameter you would like, in either inches or millimeters. Standard spindle hole is 9/32" (7.14mm).


VPI Spindle Washer:
Upgrade grungebuster spindle washer is 1/8" (3.2mm) thick, 1.25" diameter, with 7mm center hole.
$5.49 ea.


"The mat arrived in great shape, fits well and is doing a great job on my VPI HW MK IV turntable. Thanks again!" –Mike Alazard, Las Vegas, Nevada


"My Musical Fidelity M1 turntable sounds so much better with the mat. And even better still with the mat and clamp. The acrylic platter has an impression at the label area; I made some paper shims to put there so the grungebuster mat lays flat. The result with the mat is really impressive, so much better than just the bare platter. It's just about plain amazing." –Sam Tarantino, Monterey, California


"I'm quite happy with the mat. It replaced a much more expensive Goldmund Relief Mat which it bettered. My turntable is a Micro Seiki RX-1500 (bronze platter), so you can add that model to the list of satisfied owners using your grungebuster mat." –Bengt Årstad, Sweden


"The grungebuster mat works really great on the VPI TNT. It's faster, with super detail and exceptional microdynamics." –Mark Dinshaw, Canada


The grungebuster arrived two days ago. My REGA P9 thanks-you." –Carlo Magistrelli, Arcola, Italy


"I've tried several mats on my Nottingham Space Deck and nothing beats the Boston Audio Mat 1 (including Herbie's Way Excellent Mat). Based on the recommendation of a friend, I bought a grungebuster mat, expecting to return it for my money back. Guess what? It beats the Mat 1! Just a little smoother, nicer somehow. But still with all the detail and punch that I like." –Ken Knight, Chicago, Illinois


"I have just received the Mat for my P9. Firstly, I would like to point out your attention during all our negotiation. You are a really professional seller. So, after listening the first music with the mat installed I noted the clear sonic improvement I got. Much better bass, better soundstage and image. Incredible!!! In additional, it is a such beautiful product that I can not think about using the original mat. I will strongly recommend your product to all my friends." –Hernani Araujo, São Paulo, Brazil


"The grungebuster turntable mat is excellent. Everything is more detailed. The bass is tighter and deeper. Instruments are more focused in a more solid sound stage. The rhythm of the music is more apparent. (Using with Linn LP-12)" –Michael Carr, Newcastle, Ireland


"On my VPI Scout, I A/B tested the grungebuster Turntable Mat against the 'Way Excellent' mat. I'm keeping the grungebuster and returning the 'Way Excellent' mat." –J.C., Dayton, Nevada


"Some thoughts on the grungebuster TT mat. On my Scoutmaster the best combination is using the mat with the peripheral ring and the supersonic record stabilizer. Performance can be further improved by replacing the VPI supplied rubber washer with a quarter inch grungebuster washer (1-1/4" o.d., 1.6mm thick). I tried the mat, etc without the washer and decided that the sound was more live and transparent with the washer. I am no longer using the VPI centre weight." –Lee-Sai Choo, Australia


"Just to let you know I'm useing the gangbuster mat ( which replaces a funk firm 3mm mat) I was and still am a fan of that mat ( I also have the 5mm mat by them ) BUT your Gangbuster mat Is a real joy on My VPI scout, it'll see Many vinyl moments. For those that need to know, I'm useing the stainless clamp from VPI as well as Their washer. Also a Grado Master statement cart." –Paul Murro, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


"Just received the MAT and there really is something magical in this accessory, its incredible sound stage, broad, deep and serious, always articulate and clean. Congratulations on the equipment!" –Fernando Sampaio, Salvador da Bahia, Brazil


"I've just tested the new Grungebuster and I think it's fantastic! Vocals and instruments sound more spacious, more airy. Bass is tighter. (VPI Scoutmaster)" –Robert De Bueger, Haarlem, Netherlands


"I just had a chance to try out the grungebuster mat – I use it with a speedmat on top – the combination offers stunning dynamics and detail together with perfect smoothness and no fatigue. Great, deep soundstage, too! Just about perfect on my P9!" –Dimitry Zarkh, Waltham, Massachusetts


"Well, Steve, I like the Grungebuster on my Roksan Radius 5 tt, so I'm a believer." –John Bitwinski, Utah


-Comments-

Name: Michael Lindsay
Message: What would you recommend for a Systemdek IIX supended TT with highly adjustable vta (pete Riggle) & 10cm acrylic platter &5mm rubber mat-was thinking 5mm Way excellent II as the Grungebuster may be too thin

Webmaster's reply: Most of our Systemdek IIX customers use a Way excellent II-2mm Turntable Mat (some use the 3mm version), all with excellent results. With the Pete Riggle VTA adjuster though, you might need a thicker mat to accomodate the device. Whichever Way Excellent II version is thick enough would be appropriate. In this case, however, it might be just as well to place a Way Excellent II-2mm Turntable Mat on top of the rubber mat, and adjust the VTA accordingly.
Name: Phil
Message: I have a Rega P3 with a Ortofon bronze m2 cartridge
i have a 2 mm lift spacer fitted to the Rega but need to have a 4mm spacer
to get the vta spot on , well if a 4mm spacer is fitted there is not enough thread to attach the locking nut , well i can get a rega special extended collar nut but means drill out the bottom of the rega base which i am unable to do due to not having a drill press , i believe a Grundge Buster mat being thinner will bring me within 0 - 0.5 vta , without ultering the P3 base , will this be feasable ? I do intend to upgrade to a p7 in the future .
sory for th long question.

Webmaster's reply: Sure, Phil. Grungebuster mat should do very well with your P3 and works super good with Rega P7.
Name: BRIAN C. DEELEY
Message: Why is the grungebuster Turntable Mat so much more expensive than your other mats?

Webmaster's reply: Because the material contents are much more expensive.
Name: Michael Walters
Message: I have a Music Hall MMF9 without a mat. Which mat would be best for me.

Thanks

Webmaster's reply: A full-size Way Excellent II-2mm Turntable Mat is recommended for the MMF9.

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