This turntable felt mat pad is a great anti-static base for your records. At 0.075 inches thick, if your old platter mat, rubber or not is missing or damaged this is a great looking replacement. Turntable felt upgrades provide a significant improvement to record sound quality. As the single point of contact between a record and turntable platter; felts are an effective way to enhance your turntable playback experience. The turntable felt provide a significant improvement to record sound quality.