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Ringmat Anniversary Record Support
This is the first new Ringmat in over 8 years. The main difference in design is the six strategically placed, resonance killing cut-outs. The anti-resonance cut-outs improve the dynamics, the amount of information retrieved and help create a much larger, wider sound stage. Also the adhesive used to mount the cork rings has been upgraded to acrylic resin (as opposed to rubber/ polyester), which provides a more even contact between the cork and paper substrate. This firmer grip improves timing and presence.
"The new Anniversary version underscores this in an obvious way when you switch directly from the old XLR model. One notices a much broader and deeper perspective, with more height. This is very surprising, as the two mats look very similar. The difference is in the cut-outs and the gluing. The sound improvements are obvious, and even dynamics improve, so the extra money is well spent. As with many of the Ringmat products, the price can seem high if you look at the products and the materials used, ignoring the improvements in sound. In fact, one has to consider that these hand-crafted products demand a lot of skill and time and are much more demanding to make than they look. At this stage, there is already a big improvement in the sound of my albums, but the subsequent stages improve the sound even further." -from www.ringmat.com
Ringmat Description of Different Models
RINGMAT is a new method of record support and the first that has been properly designed for the generation of an accurate, low distortion signal. It's unique design enables 12" records to be supported so that the main vibrational modes of record movement - caused by the input of stylus energy - give the minimum possible error signal. This allows for improved tracking and, as a result, a reduction in stylus and record wear.
With RINGMAT, there is a reduction of background noise with a cleaner, crisper and yet more delicate sound, together with a wider and deeper soundstage; there is an enhanced sense of power, with greater weight and authority in the bass.
The four Ringmat models are as follows:
RINGMAT 200 about 1.8mm thick
RINGMAT 250 about 2.4mm thick
RINGMAT 330 MK II XLR about 3mm thick
Anniversary Ringmat 330 about 3mm thick
High Fidelity Review Superb Support From Ringmat
The sound-stage is more focused and the background much quieter, so the noise you thought was a part of vinyl replay disappears. The height grows. The bass goes deeper and the top cleaner. The sound gets warmer but without masking detail, which becomes more obvious but as a part of the whole picture. All in all, the transformation of my vinyl sound is astounding, and though the price is more than 2,200kr, you get a lot for your money. You can easily spend a whole lot more on pick-up or tonearm without getting this kind of result. I have tried the System on much more expensive record players, where the result was just as good. It is whole-heartedly recommended.
Stereotimes Review The Ringmat Anniversary LP Record Support System
Optimizing LP Playback Without Fear and Loathing
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