Made
with finely textured, open-cell silicone foam, this
mat has unsurpassed vibration-absorbing
characteristics and no resonant qualities to discolor
the music. Records are thoroughly decoupled from
unwanted platter vibration.
A black elastomer
"donut" on top of the white foam
base reduces vinyl/stylus feedback and eliminates
lateral slippage. Unique qualities allow the
vinyl to "give" slightly, microscopically,
to stylus contact, allowing the record groove to be
tracked smoothly and accurately. Completely
non-tacky, records lift right off the mat, while the
underlying foam sticks firmly to the platter (records
can be lifted off while the platter is turning).
Available in a variety of thicknesses and diameters to fit almost any turntable.
You've
Got to Hear it!
"Outperforms virtually any other mat available."–Robert Stein, The Cable Company
Since
its introduction in December, 2002, Herbie's Way
Excellent Turntable Mats have been tested
against almost every kind of turntable mat. With
suspended-platter turntables like Linn LP-12 and AR,
delicate tables like Regas, and others, Herbie's Way
Excellent Turntable Mats have consistently proven
superior. Herbie's mats clearly outperform stock felt
or rubber mats, aftermarket cork-and-paper mats,
Sorbothane, Non-Felt mats, and Spotmats. Compared to
high-end mats costing several times more, Herbie's Way
Excellent Turntable Mat competes within a
"margin of personal preference" with
virtually any kind of turntable, with preference
sometimes varying from one turntable to another.
Now
featuring a unique carbon microfiber-filled black
elastomer "donut" on the same white foam
base, Way Excellent II delivers even
faster dynamic response and more finely-textured
detail.
If
you've been using a felt, cork, lead, paper, or
rubber mat, you're in for a pleasant surprise and
genuine upgrade.
Way Excellent II-2mm:
Recommended upgrade for most turntables with thin felt mat. (For turntables without VTA
adjustment, choose whichever mat is closest in thickness to
your present mat.) Ideal for Linn, AR, Audio Note, Oracle, and other
suspended-platter turntables. Great upgrade/replacement mat for Pro-Ject; Music Hall MMF–series; Rega Planar–series (except P9); Nottingham Horizon, Horizon SE and Spacedeck turntables. Overall mat
thickness: 2mm; weight: 60 grams (2.1 oz.).
Size
options:
295mm (11.6") diameter. Full-size mat for most
turntables.
292mm (11.5") diameter.
285mm (11.22") diameter.
280mm (11") diameter. For Pro-Ject turntables with
280mm platter and other turntables requiring an undersize 11" mat.
$59.99
Way Excellent II-2.4mm:
Recommended for turntables with medium thickness felt mat. Popular choice for ceramic-platter Rega P7. Overall
thickness: 2.4mm; weight: 65 grams (2.3 oz.).
Size
options:
295mm (11.6") diameter. Full-size mat for most
turntables.
292mm (11.5") diameter.
285mm (11.22") diameter.
280mm (11") diameter.
$64.89
Way Excellent II-3mm:
Recommended for turntables
with thick felt mat or thin rubber mat about 1/8" thick. Most
popular choice for vintage Thorens and Well Tempered turntables. Overall thickness:
3mm; weight: 70 grams (2.5 oz.).
Size
options:
295mm (11.6") diameter. Full-size mat for most
turntables.
292mm (11.5") diameter. Perfect for Gyrodec MkIII and other tables needing an 11.5" mat.
285mm (11.22") diameter. Garrard Zero100.
280mm (11") diameter.
$68.50
Way Excellent II-3.4mm:
Upgrade replacement for Oracle mats and for any turntable requiring a medium-thickness platter mat. Overall thickness:
3.35mm; weight: 82 grams (2.89 oz.).
Size
options:
295mm (11.6") diameter. Full-size mat for most
turntables.
290mm (11.44") diameter. For Oracle Delphi tables having a recessed platter a little under 11.5" from inner lip to lip, and other turntables using an 11-7/16" diameter mat.
285mm (11.22") diameter.
280mm (11") diameter.
$69.95
Way Excellent II-3.7mm:
For turntables with mat about 5/32" thick and
for VTA-adjustable turntables with semi-hollow cast platters
prone to ringing. For belt-drive turntables, 3.7mm thickness provides sufficient isolation to effectively reduce or eliminate motor-induced 50Hz - 60Hz hum.
Popular choice for Empire, Technics, Garrard, Dual,
Denon, Kenwood, JVC, Lenco, and Pioneer turntables. (For vintage turntables
without VTA/tonearm height adjustment, use whichever Way
Excellent II is closest in thickness to your present mat.)
Overall thickness: 3.7mm; weight: 99 grams (3.5 oz.).
Size
options:
295mm (11.6") diameter. Full-size mat for most
turntables.
292mm (11.5") diameter. For tables using an 11.5" mat like Technics SP10, SL-1300, and SP25 and bevelled-platter Garrard turntables.
285mm (11.22") diameter. For platters with a raised outer ridge like Technics SL-1200 series and other turntables using a thick 11.25" or 285mm mat.
295mm (11.6") diameter. Full-size mat for most
turntables.
285mm (11.22") diameter.
280mm (11") diameter.
$94.75
Way Excellent II-6.9mm:
With extra thick dual-layer foam base, for
turntables with mat just over 1/4" thick* Overall thickness: 6.9mm; weight:
182 grams (6.4 oz.).
Size
options:
295mm (11.6") diameter. Full-size mat for most
turntables.
285mm (11.22") diameter.
280mm (11") diameter.
$99.50
Way Excellent II-7.2mm:
With extra thick dual-layer foam base, for
turntables with mat about 9/32" thick* Overall thickness: 7.2mm; weight:
190 grams (6.7 oz.).
Size
options:
295mm (11.6") diameter. Full-size mat for most
turntables.
285mm (11.22") diameter.
280mm (11") diameter.
$101.50
*A note on thickness:
The open-cell silicone foam used with
Way Excellent II Turntable Mats does not need to be as
thick as hard rubber mats to effectively decouple from
the platter and do a better job at it. Any thickness
above 3.7mm, which is more than sufficient to damp any
resonance and ringing from a semi-hollow cast platter,
simply adds thickness and height, with no
real increase in performance. Usually, the only reason
you would want a mat thicker than 3.7mm is if you cannot
adjust VTA/tonearm height to accommodate. (scroll
up to return)
Custom center hole:
All Way
Excellent Turntable Mats are available with custom center
hole for only $1.50 extra, any size up to two inches diameter. If you would like a custom center hole, simply
order whichever Way Excellent Turntable Mat you want, and
specify in the "comments" section of the order
form the desired center hole diameter, in either inches
or millimeters.
Standard Way Excellent II spindle hole is
7.25mm (.2854") and accomodates all standard LP
spindles (which vary only slightly, from .278" to
.285"). Standard singles "45 RPM" adapter
requirement is 1-1/2".
A molded and hand-machined non-magnetic composite of fluorocarbons and metallic particles
formulated for use with Herbie's turntable mats to
enhance overall turntable performance. Stabilizer is not
a clamp or conventional record weight – it's designed to
add a moderate amount of virtual mass to the record without clamping. 163.5 grams (5.8 oz.)
Recommended
for turntables with adjustable suspension (adjust
suspension to optimize performance with Stabilizer).
SuperSonic Record
Stabilizer $33.49
Titanium Record
Stabilizer:
Ultra precision-machined in the U.S.A. from solid titanium, Herbie's Titanium Record Stabilizer is heavy enough to flatten mildly warped records and virtually eliminate all record surface vibration, yet light enough to be used with Way Excellent II and any other kind of turntable mat and most suspended-platter turntables. Titanium provides superior dynamics and is more sonically neutral than brass, aluminum and stainless steel alloys, hardwoods including ebony and Mpingo, and any other record weight material that we know of. Titanium Record Stabilizer can help attain the ultimate achievement in vinyl playback. Ideal for all direct-drive turntables.
Firm elastomer "donut" is a great record/platter interface for Raven AC, Verdier Platine, and other turntables that typically do not use a platter mat. Standard .81mm-thick mat has sufficient body/weight that it stays in position on the platter and records lift right off. Herbie's Donut is also handy to use instead of awkward-to-use shims and to avoid adjusting VTA between records: just place on top of your present mat when you need a height boost for thin records, take it off for use with thick records.
Optional spindle washer allows use of record clamp.
Herbie's Donut $32.95
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If not satisfied,
simply return any Herbie's Audio Lab product
within 90 days for a complete refund.
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warranty. If anything ever goes wrong, simply
return any Herbie's Audio Lab turntable
product and it will be repaired or replaced and returned to
you at no cost.
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-Comments-
Name: john Message: what mat size for jvc l-f66
Webmaster's reply: Herbie's Audio Lab recommends a 285mm-diameter Way Excellent II-3.7mm Turntable Mat for the JVC L-F66. Name: Chris Message: The Audio Technica AT-LP240 has a raised lip on the platter. The diameter between the lip measures out at 283mm. I'm currently using an old Technics rubber mat that overlaps the lip, and when a record is on top, there is a gap under it from the lip to the spindle, as the mat is angled up at the lip. Is there a mat that would work for the LP240? Thanks!
Webmaster's reply: Herbie's Audio Lab recommends a 280mm-diameter Way Excellent II-3.7mm Turntable Mat for the Audio Technica AT-LP240. Name: Pregiel Message: I am trying to pay for mat with my VISA CC issued in Poland. My billing address is in Poland, shipping will be to Colorado in US. For billing address system requires ZIP code and state in US. I can not proceed with payment. What is wrong? regards Bogdan Pregiel temporarily in Colorado
Webmaster's reply: On the order form, choose "Poland" from the Country option drop down menu, along with other appropriate billing info. You then click the "Ship to a different address" box and then fill in the shipping information. You shouldn't have any problem, but if you do, please use the "Contact Us" link at the top of the page so we can reply personally by e-mail. Name: Paul Gunther Message: What mat for a Rega RP1?
Webmaster's reply: Full-size (295mm-diameter) Way Excellent II-2mm Turntable Mat. Name: L S West Message: What thickness do I need for a Rotel RP 3000
Webmaster's reply: A Way Excellent II-3.7mm Turntable Mat is ideal. Name: Kee Message: Hi, looking for a mat for my goldmund ST4, please advise
Webmaster's reply: Way Excellent II-3.7mm Turntable Mat would be an excellent choice. Name: Nick Message: Would like a mat suitable for TD-124, retaining 45rpm function. Thanks.
Webmaster's reply: For Thorens TD-124, use a full-size Way Excellent II-3mm Turntable Mat with 40mm center hole. (You can choose the custom center hole from a drop-down menu when you add the item to the Shopping Cart.) Name: Guy Message: What remment for a Technics SL 1700 Mat and clamps. Thanks
Webmaster's reply: A 285mm-diameter Way Excellent II-3.7mm Turntable Mat. Most people find that you don't really need a clamp with Technics direct-drive tables like the SL-1700 using a Way Excellent II mat. A SuperSonic Stabilizer is sometimes beneficial, though. Name: Gabe Message: What mat would I need for a Yamaha YP-800? Please and thank you.
Webmaster's reply: A full-size Way Excellent II-3.7mm Turntable Mat. Name: Robert Message: Would you suggest using the SuperSonic Record Stabilizer along with a Way Excellent II-2mm on a Rega p5 table?
Webmaster's reply: Most Rega Planar-series tables do superbly with just the Way Excellent II-2mm Turntable Mat, without a need for the Stabilizer. There are exceptions, of course, but I suggest trying the II-2mm mat solo; you'll very likely be more than satisfied with the results.
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