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New Funk Firm Achromat Warped

I just got this mat for my SL-1200G and one side is warped. The mat comes with double sided adhesive discs to secure the mat to the platter. However, the adhesive is not able to hold the warped side down. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I purchased it from Music Direct, I will contact them tomorrow.

ericsch
andysf
131 posts
 
Mine is flat but I remember reading about at least one other that arrived warped.I am sure Music Direct will replace it with no issues.
ericsch OP
180 posts
 
It was shipped in a rather weak bendable cardboard mailer. For $155 It should have been shipped in regular LP packaging. 

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mofimadness
4,152 posts
 
I have several of the Funk Firm mats and all of mine are perfect.  I have never needed or used the adhesive discs.

One of my favorite mats.

I agree that you really shouldn't use these on top of another mat.
ericsch OP
180 posts
 
Music Direct is sending me a replacement mat. They were very accommodating.

guesstimator
1 posts
 
Hi! 
Was the replacement mat ok?
Just asking cos I went through 3 and they were all warped (5mm thickness ones). However I flattened the last one a bit and have been using it as it really helps in tightening up the bass on my thorens. However the warp when combined with slightly warped records can become audible . I have also measured a negative effect with adjust+ software. The warp worsens speed variations quite considerably. So my problem is that  I really like the bass and added clarity the mat gives but the warp is becoming annoying. Are there any other mats I could try that are not as expensive but yield similar results?
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