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In Reply to: Going Vinyl..my god which table!!!!!!!!!! posted by mtosh72 on August 4, 2005 at 06:28:28:
and I have no problem with the build quality, it has worked perfectly. MMFs are made in the same factory, presumably by the same people, as Pro-Ject, the 7 has the Pro-ject 9 arm, and I think the same motor as used on similar (higher end) Pro-Ject tables. The split plinth and isolated motor make it very quiet and vibration and shock resistant. I can jump up and down on the floor of a mobile home 6 feet in front of it and it doesn't skip, and I'm a heavyweight. It's not futuristic looking, but it works very well, I feel no need to upgrade. The Goldrings and lesser Pro-Jects are not up to the 7's performance or design. If you really want to play records and enjoy them, I'd go for the MMF-7. If you want to play with a turntable, swap out arms, etc, and tweak a lot, maybe not.
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Wow! Nice to see you have a lot to compare the MH too. I've had some concerns about getting replacement parts from them, and customer service (from what I've heard). I've also heard if you e-mail them many times Roy Hall will talk to you. It seems that they're great until the point you might need a part. Still, idividual experiences with customer service can be drastically different so it's hard to rely on advice in that arena.
They have a very good working relationship with Roy Hall, (I was told he actually packed mine after it was the demo at the last Vegas CES show) so I'm not worried in that regard.
I have had dealings with Echo as well. Are you still in the Portland area? If so, I could use some critique of my system and room if you would be interested in getting together sometime to do a bit of listening.
Colby
and to think I used to consider 85F hot! Sure can grow tomatoes down here though, watermelon too.I took a look at yout TT in the gallery, that is one serious looking DIY project, and a very nice piece of craftsmanship. Looks like you did everything but wind the motor and cartridge yourself.
I'm probably not the guy to critique your rig anyway, I don't listen to stuff other than my own very often. I only have one friend who doesn't think I spend way more than I should on audio stuff, and I have a very modest system by standards around here.
As far as rooms go, my approach is pretty simple:
In a fairly large room, say 20x15 or larger, put the speakers on the long wall, give them plenty of room away from the walls, and put your chair up against the opposite wall with something to absorb reflections directly behind your head.
In a small room, listen nearfield.
Both these methods make for a minimum of fuss, but then I'm a bachelor and don't have anybody telling me where I can put the speakers or couch.
Kurt at Echo can be a very good resource, but he's gotten so busy that he often doesn't have time to answer questions anymore. Best to go in early on a week day if you can swing it. I love the Echo Audio "high pressure" sales tactic: "Take it home and try it. If you don't like it, bring it back."
I really love the looks of this table. I've heard some great things about it that's for sure. Glad to hear you like it..I'm certainly leaning towards this one because I can get a good deal on it. There are no good deals on Rega P3's that's for sure.
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