330 Mk II XLR

Ringmat by Ringmat Developments

Ringmat is a new method of record support and the first that has been properly designed for the generation of an accurate, low distortion signal. It's unique design enables 12" records to be supported so that the main vibrational modes of record movement - caused by the input of stylus energy - give the minimum possible error signal. This allows for improved tracking and, as a result, a reduction in stylus and record wear.
With Ringmat, there is a reduction of background noise with a cleaner, crisper and yet more delicate sound, together with a wider and deeper soundstage; there is an enhanced sense of power, with greater weight and authority in the bass.
 

“The benefits of the Ringmat really come to fruition, with a further degree of tactile realism, a greater firmness and accessibility to the sound. It all just goes to show that there really is more in the grooves to be dug out and, no matter how futile it may seem in this digital age, that we can still go on enhancing our enjoyment of those old vinyl treasures.”   Steve Harris (Hi-Fi News & Record Review April 1998)

"A carefully researched and innovative product which genuinely transforms analogue replay at nominal cost. The string bass was more dynamic, the separation cleaner and, more importantly, the phasing of the music was more fluid - you heard the vocal line arch and fall."    Christopher Breunig (HFN/RR, September 1993 )