{"title":"Turntable mats","description":"\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eTurntable mats sit between your record and platter, playing a key role in controlling vibration and improving how the stylus tracks the groove. Heavier designs like the Puresound Tenuto use dense materials such as gunmetal to increase platter stability and damp unwanted resonance, helping to tighten bass, improve clarity and reveal more detail. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBy improving energy transfer and reducing distortion from the platter, they allow your system to perform more cleanly and consistently. At Spinning Room HiFi, you’ll find turntable mats from Puresound available to hear and compare in-store.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"puresound-tenuto-gunmetal-turntable-mat","title":"Puresound Tenuto gunmetal heavy turntable mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eTenuto Gunmetal Turntable Mat\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tenuto is a precision-machined turntable mat designed to improve vinyl playback by increasing platter stability and reducing unwanted resonance. Made from a dense gunmetal alloy, it provides both mass loading and effective energy dissipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• precision-machined gunmetal alloy construction\u003cbr\u003e• optimised surface profile with recessed label area\u003cbr\u003e• high-mass design (2.2kg)\u003cbr\u003e• compatible with a wide range of turntables\u003cbr\u003e• usable with or without a record clamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign and performance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tenuto mat is machined from a gunmetal copper alloy containing tin and zinc. This material provides a suitable impedance match for vinyl, allowing energy generated by the stylus to be absorbed and dissipated rather than reflected back into the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revised surface profile features a label recess that sits 1mm lower than the outer edge. This allows the record to sit securely and evenly across the mat, improving contact and stability during playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials and construction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• gunmetal copper alloy (copper, tin, zinc)\u003cbr\u003e• precision-machined surface profile\u003cbr\u003e• dense, rigid structure for maximum stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of mass and material properties helps reduce resonance from the platter, particularly in metal designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• improved damping and reduced resonance\u003cbr\u003e• tighter, more controlled playback\u003cbr\u003e• enhanced clarity and stability\u003cbr\u003e• better energy transfer away from the stylus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional mass increases the rotational stability of the platter, while the material absorbs unwanted vibrations that can affect sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild and compatibility:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tenuto is suitable for a wide range of turntables, including high-mass and direct drive designs. It pairs particularly well with models such as Technics SP-10 Mk2, as well as classic designs from Lenco, Thorens, Dual, and Garrard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its weight, suspended subchassis turntables may require adjustment to maintain correct suspension and level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• diameter: 293mm\u003cbr\u003e• thickness: 5mm\u003cbr\u003e• weight: 2.2kg\u003cbr\u003e• material: gunmetal alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tenuto’s high mass and damping characteristics can significantly affect setup. Suspension and tracking should be checked and adjusted where necessary after installation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Puresound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58297878315392,"sku":"PRS-TNT-GNM-TRN","price":394.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/6926\/1184\/files\/rs_w_1200_h_1200-4_981a59c5-f8f5-484f-a3bc-ebf5e1466368.png?v=1781876736"},{"product_id":"stack-audio-serene-record-mat","title":"Stack Audio Serene record mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eStack Audio SERENE Turntable Mat\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SERENE mat offers a unique, deformable design featuring precisely tuned sprung pads that absorb micro vibrations before they can reach the record. This novel approach suspends the record on just four contact points, allowing the system to actively manage vibrational energy during playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• deformable mat design with tuned sprung pads\u003cbr\u003e• four-point contact support system\u003cbr\u003e• vibration absorption at the source\u003cbr\u003e• compatible with a wide range of turntables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign and performance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four contact points act as a suspension system, working dynamically as the record plays to reduce unwanted vibrational energy. By isolating the record from the platter more effectively, the SERENE mat helps improve clarity, reduce noise and maintain signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials and construction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• precision-engineered sprung pad structure\u003cbr\u003e• deformable surface for controlled energy dissipation\u003cbr\u003e• optimised contact points for minimal interference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtensive testing against a wide range of competing mats has shown the SERENE to outperform many leading designs, offering improved control over micro vibrations and delivering a cleaner, more focused sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild and usability:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mat is simple to integrate into existing turntable setups, requiring no complex adjustment while providing an immediate upgrade in vibration control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, ensure the mat is correctly seated on a clean platter surface and used with a properly set up turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn permanent demonstration at the Spinning Room\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stack Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58297880183168,"sku":"STC-D-SRN-RCR1","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/6926\/1184\/files\/IMG_4243-scaled.png?v=1781876752"}],"url":"https:\/\/thespinningroomhifi.co.uk\/collections\/turntable-mat.oembed","provider":"The Spinning Room Hifi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}