This is a new custom platter mat made for the Empire 598 or 698 Turntable. It is CNC machined out of 3/16" Mill spec Cork/Rubber sheet. this is a nice upgrade for the 598 and the 698 turntable. Conventional wisdom is that harder platter mats tend to produce a brighter colored sound, and softer mats produce a more laid back sound.
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