Re: Turntable "upgrade" not living up to expectations?

Posted by westcoasting (A) on October 31, 2004 at 14:27:43

In Reply to: Turntable "upgrade" not living up to expectations? posted by Paul Keller on October 31, 2004 at 13:43:31:

I bought a new MMF2.1 back in January and am still pleased with it. Due to recommendations on this forum, I replaced the stylus with the one by lpgear.com. You'll find postings in the archives here from other owners who have tweaked and modified this model.

A few things I highly recommend are going after a great sounding phono stage amp (I just built a 9V battery powered Hagerman Bugle and initial listening impression is very positive). I (like many others here) also recommend the Disc Doctor record brushes and a good cleaner (I currently use Disc Doctor). Get into the habit of scrubbing your LPs (thrift finds especially!) and gently towel dry. After that, I recommend running them through a record vaccuum machine (I just purchased the $199 Record Doctor II) to suck out the micro-dust.

And finally, before playing, brush and clean off the stylus and apply a stylus treatment (I'm using LAST products here). I also have record preservative solution but, haven't gotten around to using it yet.

In my opinion, this total process has delivered a very satisfying vinyl listening experience (yes, even with thrift store finds).

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Topic - Turntable "upgrade" not living up to expectations? - Paul Keller 13:43:31 10/31/04 (14)

Proper tonearm/cartridge match is important, also. - Recordfan 07:13:24 11/02/04 (0)

Beware the MMF2.1 - Bob Wortman 16:03:50 11/01/04 (0)

My guess... - theguelpher 08:24:48 11/01/04 (0)

Re: Turntable "upgrade" not living up to expectations? - mr.bear 16:44:34 10/31/04 (3)

I agree with Papa Bear, very well put. /nt\ - MintVinyl 19:23:14 10/31/04 (0)

Re: Turntable "upgrade" not living up to expectations? - Paul Keller 18:44:59 10/31/04 (1)

I would increase the tracking force... - MattC 06:38:20 11/01/04 (0)

You need better cartridge. - sser2 16:08:01 10/31/04 (2)

Re: You need better cartridge. - ckowal 17:09:13 10/31/04 (1)

Yes and no. - sser2 20:54:01 10/31/04 (0)

Re: Turntable "upgrade" not living up to expectations? - lanny 15:03:40 10/31/04 (0)

Like Steve6 said, what do you know about the stylus/cart - Chet 14:55:51 10/31/04 (0)

Re: Turntable "upgrade" not living up to expectations? - westcoasting 14:27:43 10/31/04 (0)

Re: Turntable "upgrade" not living up to expectations? - steve6 13:56:44 10/31/04 (0)

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Re: Turntable "upgrade" not living up to expectations? - westcoasting 14:27:43 10/31/04 (0)

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