Pro-Ject Audio SystemsLeather-IT Turntable Mat - Black

This mat got rid of the static electricity issues I was having with my ProJect turntable.

Good mat with great quality and zero static that really improve the sound quality comparing with my previous felt mat.

I was quite surprised when I got it at how black and matt finished it was, which is a good thing. In the picture it looks more leathery and grey in colour. It grips the records extremely well, no slippage at all. However I can't say that there's a marked improvement in sound, it still sounds very much the same as it did with the felt matt to me. Maybe a little more bass than before but that's it. I only bought it for the stability, grip and durability rather than the sound to be fair and it does those things really well.

I use a Pro-Ject Carbon Debut DC turntable feeding a Pro-Ject Phono Box MM into a Quad 44 and a Quad 405/2 (Both Recapped) with Mission 770 Freedom speakers , I have a very catholic taste in music from Etta James to Stevie Wonder taking in Chic and John Coltrane along the way.I've not been happy with the standard felt mat that came with the Debut Carbon for sometime.I decided to replace the mat and ordered a Pro-Ject Audio Systems Leather-IT Turntable Mat in Black. I ordered the Black one as it is suede on both sided.I was still a little sceptical but when it arrived I put on the record that I always use for setting systems up, "Ten Percent" by "Double Exposure" US release of the "Special 12 Inch Disco Mix" remixed by Walter Gibbons who also remixed "Hit and Run" by Loleatta Holloway.I played the 12 inch through and the Bass was much tighter, the Treble sharper but never harsh and the Mids very clear.My next upgrade will probably be an Ortofon 2M Blue Stylus at about £125:00 and then the Project Acryl It Acrylic Platter For Project Turntables at about £110:00. After that the Pro Ject Tube Box S2 preamp at £329:00 would give that valve sound I love then finally the big upgrade... The laws of diminishing returns apply...I think I'd quite fancy a Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Super Pack Turntable at about £2,500:00 keeping the current system and the Tube Box S2. That would be it.

No more static! Not sure there's a difference in sound, but I love that it illuminates dust. Just disappointed Pro-Ject still supply turntables with the silly felt mat.

Received this item today and it's faulty and has a little hole in it. Was expecting it to be shiny leather or at least some sort of project logo on it. Also I noticed that leather bits coming off it and transferring to my vinyl. Not impressed and I have requested to return this item and to have a full refund

Mat is not very leather like, with both sides rough, uneven thickness and not perfectly round... Think twice before spending 50 quid!!