There is no need to use a platter mat with the acrylic platter! The resonance of acrylic is very close to vinyl so a mat is not needed. If a platter mat is used, it may interfere with the vertical tracking angle of the stylus which will negatively affect the audio quality and lifespan of the stylus.

Do turntable mats make a difference?

It may look pretty simple, but a turntable mat provides a bunch of benefits like record protection, steadying your vinyl during play, friction reduction, and overall improvement of sound quality with a higher-def listening experience.

What is the point of a slipmat?

The true reason for a turntable slipmat is to allow the record to spin freely, so that a DJ can back cue a record to the precise spot they want a cut to begin (also done in the broadcast industries years ago) when transitioning from track to track.