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Music Hall Ikura thoughts?

johnnyboy70

johnnyboy70

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Anyone here have a Music Hall Ikura turntable. I've been hunting down some turntables to replace my Project Debut 3. Right now I can't decide between the Music Hall MMF 5.1 SE or the Ikura. I have a feeling the Ikura has better sonics, but the 5.1 SE has a nice wood plinth IMO looks better but it's all about the sound right?
 
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My choice would be the 5.1 SE, especially if it has the nice Ortofon Mojo cartridge. Had a MMF 2.2 and was never disappointed. Plus the 5.1 in Rosewood is very nice looking IMO.
 
Too bad the Stereophile review didn't compare the Ikura to the 5.1SE, which would seem to be the most obvious comparison choice.

If you are not planning to upgrade cartridges any time soon, I would pay close attention to the ones included with the MH tables. Here's a review that includes the Ortofon Mojo and 2m Blue:
http://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/4carts_e.html
 
Can't go wrong with either model. I thought I might be getting the itch to upgrade my 5.1se with the mojo cart, but it just sounds so good to me. I have several other TTs, but the 5.1se seems to get everything just right.
 
I would honestly go with the Pro Ject Expression Carbon. Much better tone arm than either music Hall on your list IMHO. I always felt the tone arm was the limiting factor on my 5.1SE. Too much resonance. If I keep mine, it will get a carbon fiber tone arm.
 
McBru6177 said:
Can't go wrong with either model. I thought I might be getting the itch to upgrade my 5.1se with the mojo cart, but it just sounds so good to me. I have several other TTs, but the 5.1se seems to get everything just right.
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Thanks for all the recommendations. My gut is telling me the 5.1 SE. I really like that plinth and will upgrade the platter and give it a cork mat. Seems like a lot of good reviews out there.
 
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