SPEC Analog Disc Sheet AP-UD1
SPEC Analog Disc Sheet AP-UD1
Reproduces a more realistic tone!
Main features
This is the lacquer disk that is used as an original disk to produce a record, also known as vinyl, from a two-track, 38-inch tape. This original disk is used for cutting grooves on a record from a vinyl-pressing machine. Then, vinyl is cast into the mold and a convex disk is created as a master to produce approximately 1000 records.
Actually, the original manufacturer has not granted the permission of producing the lacquer disk. Therefore, we have commercialized this model by asking another manufacturer to produce this disk. This production has no mirror-like luster because it is sandblasted twice, making the lacquer surface a little thinner. The first sandblasting is performed with fine sand and the second sandblasting is sprayed with a vinyl tip for the cutting process. We are the exclusive seller of this item made in Nagano Prefecture.
There are various record sheets on the market, but the hardness becomes a problem when the needle is dropped on the surface of a record. Rubber, cloth, and felt sheets are soft and have high sound absorption, resulting in softer sounds. This AP-UD1 model has great fidelity just like a master disk, and produces realistic and vibrant sound.
Specifications
| External dimensions | Diameter 305 mm, Thickness 1.6 mm |
|---|---|
| Mass |
337ｇ |
Positive Feedback review:
"The AP-UD1 is a tremendous improvement over the stock turntable mat that came with the Classic 301, as well as the cork mat that I bought a while back to try. The AP-UD1 is the first record mat that I've tried that I thought sounded better than a nude platter, and a lot better at that, preserving every last little bit of texture and nuance that my softer mats seemed to rob from an album. I really like it."