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Offered is „Boston Audio Design - The Mat (pure carbon mat)“ by Various / Other as second-hand device from the category „Record Player, Tone Arm, System...“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5842580716 ends on 23.12.2026 at 13:53 o'clock.
At €200, this is a fair used-market price rather than a bargain: it sits exactly at the supplied €200 median and just below the €202 75th percentile. That makes it sensible if the condition is genuinely good, but there is little price cushion compared with the €150 lower-quartile level.
The Mat is a serious, precisely machined pure-carbon turntable mat, designed to improve platter/vinyl coupling while reducing vibration and potentially lowering perceived surface noise. Its label recess and carefully finished surface are thoughtful details, and it can be a worthwhile upgrade on a compatible non-sprung or mass-loaded deck. Before buying, confirm the exact 4 mm version, diameter, flatness, clean sealed surface, and whether the mat suits the arm’s available VTA; at this price, complete and undamaged condition matters.
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Boston Acoustics emerged in 1979 from the innovative spirit of America's Northeast audio scene, founded by Advent veterans Andy Kotsatos and Frank Reed in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Drawing on their experience at pioneering firms like KLH and Advent, the duo established the company to craft high-quality loudspeakers that balanced engineering precision with musical fidelity. Their early flagship, the A70, quickly earned acclaim in the 1980s for its exceptional sound, setting a foundation rooted in MIT-level expertise and a commitment to superior design at accessible prices.
The brand focused primarily on speakers across diverse categories, including home bookshelf and floorstanding models, custom architectural installations, and robust car audio systems. They expanded into surround sound solutions for home theater and even ventured into compact computer speakers and outdoor options like the SoundWare series, while maintaining a core emphasis on transducers rather than amplifiers, turntables, or headphones.
Positioned as a mid-tier powerhouse, Boston Acoustics built a sterling reputation for value-driven performance that punched above its price, appealing to discerning audiophiles through dealer networks and later direct sales. Acquired by D&M Holdings in 2005 and integrated into Sound United by 2017, the brand's legacy endures among vintage collectors for its engineering excellence, though active production has ceased.
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