mmf-2 improvements

Posted by tketcham (A) on December 20, 2005 at 08:34:26

In Reply to: Re: New turntables posted by Bob Wortman on December 20, 2005 at 05:38:47:

Bob, I think Music Hall listened to the complaints about the mmf-2 and made some important upgrades to that turntable with the mmf-2.1. Granted, they weren't major upgrades, they couldn't be and still have a turntable that sells for $300 USD incl. cartridge, as Fred mentioned. But for those looking for an entry level belt-driven turntable with cartridge installed, the mmf-2.1 is a good choice. Vintage turntables have their strong points and appeal but for many (including myself) it's a risk and uncertainty that new turntables (usually) avoid.

My positive opinion about the mmf-2.1 is even based on a bad experience with a defective part and poor customer service from Music Hall. Once everything was worked out though, I had a turntable that sounded pretty darn good (much better than a cheap table and I had one of those.) Plus, I could mess around with it to learn about the basics of turntable design and adjustment and not worry that I might screw up an expensive turntable or cartridge. You could make the same case with a used/vintage turntable, but there isn't a new condition starting point. A newbie with a screwed up used/vintage cartridge/turntable is in for some frustration and little or no recourse to have the "sold as is" problem resolved. Perhaps the best case is to demo and purchase a quality used turntable from a stereo shop. But many of us do not have that option.

Even with the problems I had with the mmf-2.1, I'd still buy another one if I was starting out. I even bought another Music Hall turntable when I upgraded. It arrived in perfect condition with the cartridge set up very accurately. No adjustments needed. I'm not implying that Music Hall turntables are the best choice for the money, but they are a good option if you want to buy new.

Tom

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Topic - New turntables - sojourner80 18:37:05 12/18/05 (24)

Henry, what is your opinion on the Goldring Carts? - FrankieLuvsVinyl 09:17:45 12/20/05 (0)

Re: New turntables - Bob Wortman 08:42:43 12/19/05 (5)

Re: New turntables - Fred J 05:21:08 12/20/05 (4)

Re: New turntables - Bob Wortman 05:38:47 12/20/05 (3)

mmf-2 improvements - tketcham 08:34:26 12/20/05 (0)

Re: New turntables - Fred J 05:43:08 12/20/05 (1)

Re: New turntables - Bob Wortman 07:31:23 12/20/05 (0)

Re: New turntables - mondoribo 08:16:11 12/19/05 (0)

This Pro-Ject 1 Xpression looks like a good bet... - tketcham 20:00:59 12/18/05 (0)

MMF5 - hifitommy 19:25:01 12/18/05 (14)

Second the MMF-5. Plug and play for $550./nt\ - HenryH 03:33:45 12/19/05 (0)

System - sojourner80 19:32:46 12/18/05 (12)

Two bits of advice - vinyl1 19:37:59 12/18/05 (11)

Re: Two bits of advice - sojourner80 19:49:46 12/18/05 (10)

Two bits of opinion... - tketcham 07:49:40 12/19/05 (3)

Re: Two bits of opinion... - sojourner80 08:09:04 12/19/05 (2)

Raskin is offering free shipping on the MMF-5. /nt\ - HenryH 09:06:19 12/19/05 (1)

Re: Raskin is offering free shipping on the MMF-5. /nt\ - sojourner80 09:35:38 12/19/05 (0)

bellari - hifitommy 06:33:16 12/19/05 (0)

Re: Two bits of advice - HenryH 04:02:50 12/19/05 (4)

Re: Two bits of advice - Fred J 04:20:42 12/19/05 (3)

Re: Two bits of advice - HenryH 05:57:25 12/19/05 (2)

Re: Two bits of advice - sojourner80 06:45:06 12/19/05 (1)

Re: Two bits of advice - HenryH 06:57:40 12/19/05 (0)

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mmf-2 improvements - tketcham 08:34:26 12/20/05 (0)

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