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Goka Carbon Fiber Turntable Mat This is a superb built carbon fiber mat ( new ), selling on behalf for a friend. I'm using the same one for the Rega p8 which yields a better performance againts its orig felt mat. Compared with other super branded mats like stein music, Funk Firm Achromat Harmonix TU-800EX, Hibiki ( which is made by GOKA tech in CHINA ) this GOKA mat simply a fraction of the cost for investment, the quality is guaranteered when you hold it. Thickness is 3mm Condition: Brand New Payment Method: Paypal, EFT, Cash and pick-up Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By Maggie 0 C
At A$59, this is way below the typical used market here: against your recent AUD comparables, it sits under the 25th percentile of A$488 and far below the median A$568, so it reads as a strong bargain rather than merely fair. For a turntable mat from a respected tweak-focused brand, that’s exactly the kind of low-risk buy that can make sense if you’re trying to fine-tune a deck without spending real money.
What makes it worthwhile is the usual mat logic: better platter damping, a cleaner interface between record and platter, and potentially tighter, more focused playback if your system is already revealing enough to show the difference. A carbon-fibre mat is also a simple, reversible upgrade, so the upside is easy to test at home; at A$59, there’s little downside if it’s clean and flat, and no accessory drama is typically involved.
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Stein Music Pro GmbH traces its roots to 1982, when German physicist Holger Stein founded the company in Mülheim an der Ruhr, in the heart of Germany's Ruhr region. What began as a teenager's passion project—building his first amplifier at age 14—evolved into a professional pursuit during his physics studies, transforming a modest workshop into a family-run enterprise dedicated to perfecting audio reproduction. Over four decades, the brand has remained steadfastly committed to handmade manufacturing in Germany, upholding rigorous standards from concept to final assembly.
The company specializes in high-end complete audio solutions, emphasizing holistic system harmony rather than isolated components. Known for innovative products like Harmonizers, Super Naturals acoustic treatments, and resonance-optimizing accessories made from exotic woods and ceramics, Stein Music also offers cables, amplifiers, and room-tuning devices. Holger Stein's expertise in manipulating resonance enhances components and acoustics, delivering a natural, relaxed sound that prioritizes musicality over mere technical specs.
Positioned firmly in the high-end hi-fi niche, Stein Music enjoys a cult following among discerning audiophiles worldwide, distributed through select dealers in markets like Shanghai and Singapore. Its boutique approach—eschewing mass production for boundary-pushing tuning—earns praise for recreating music's live essence, making it a go-to for enthusiasts seeking open, believable playback in refined systems.
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